They would have to do a lot of work to sign Pominville and Vanek and stay under the cap. They are tight against it now and both would need new deals. Hard to see them having all these big contracts.
If Miller is traded it won't be to be a backup. I doubt he would want to help coach a young goaltender. Goalies like Miller are starters until they retire.
I think Miller goes because he won't be re-signed to a new deal here. Still a good goalie and can probably get a good return but not worth another big contract on a rebuilding team. JMO but I think Vanek wants to leave.
Coach, players and GM are the problems. The players being traded are in their last year of their contracts and are not going to be re-signed. That's why they are being traded
That doesn't make sense. Anyway, play Miller until he collapses or they are officially out of the playoffs. Need every point possible and he's your best chance.