David Gustafsson, Logan Stanley, Ville Heinola and Simon Lundmark — Winnipeg’s other RFAs — will also need deals. All five received their qualifying offers on Sunday.

Additional space can be had if Nikolaj Ehlers is dealt, a move that, depending on the return, could add another $6 million to the coffers.

Cheveldayoff seemed to cool the Ehlers trade talk at the NHL Draft over the weekend, however, comparing it to similar speculation made last summer regarding Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck — both of whom signed long-term extensions with the Jets.

Trading someone like Ehlers or disgruntled prospect Rutger McGroarty could also help the Jets address an area of need.

Much remains to be seen on both fronts.