Which means the few big names available (Ehlers, Boeser, is Granlund a big name?) will be vastly overpaid. I am ok if Hughes sits this one out for the big names. He made his big move already. Will likely need to fill a hole or two in the bottom 6. I expect Toronto will be active and will go hard for Ehlers or Boeser.
Agreed, no point in using up cap room unless you get the trade you re looking for. Cap room can come in really handy when other teams are desperate or want to start over.