Re: Need to acquire a goalie - +REP
Palat + low 1st won't land you Matt Murray unfortunately. I wouldn't be offering anything for Varlamov either as you'll likely be able to get him for free at the dispersal draft. If you really want to acquire a goalie via trade, two names that come to mind are Juuse Saros and Cam Talbot. Rinne won't be Nashville's starter forever and Saros looks very promising. I'd be willing to pay the Palat + 1st price for Saros but I don't think it'll be enough, but I'd definitely try. Saros would be my number 1 target right now as well because he should be significantly cheaper than starters and he fits your rebuild timeline. I also mentioned Talbot because of the horrible season he just had. This will come down to how his owner values him right now. Some Talbot owners are trying to sell and are nervous about last season's numbers while others expect a bounce back.
I've noticed a few posts by you in regards to this goalie dispersal draft and another by a rival GM. It has been very interesting. I'd love to follow along as well. When is the draft and could you post all the selections for us? Good luck!
PAT QUINN MEMORIAL CUP
Clouds of Blood
12 Team Head-to-Head
G-A-PPP-SOG-FW-HIT-BLK / W-GAA-SV%-SV
24 Man Roster
Keep: 6 Forwards, 4 Defencemen, 1 Goaltender & 1 Prospect
Keepers:
C - McDavid, Matthews, Aho
LW - Panarin
RW - Pastrnak
D - Hedman, Hamilton, Doughty, Burns
G - Markström
P - Cayden Primeau