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We do have a collection of mid junk that we seem determined to use block out our future core players. I really think we need to start moving the Velenos of the world for upgrades elsewhere and replace em with ELCs.

Agreed on Finnie, he and Doucette could be our outta nowhere contributors on ELCs to replace the Joey V's and Rasmussens of the world once they want more money than they're worth. I really advocate for the turn over of middle/bottom 6 guys like Chicago did in the 2010s really helped their cap and revitalized the team.

Great news; likely would have been cheaper if done a year ago. It is what it is now.

I'd be shocked if Seider gets less than 9.5 per on an 8 year term.

I don't disagree with the sentiment BUT we all know this will never happen because "over-ripening" we may see this line 2-3 season from now.

The longer we dick around with those contracts the less likely anything else is.

Possibly... I was thinking Berggren as the centerpiece and a defenseman for now and one for the future. Maybe swap Wallinder for Buium and add a 2nd?

I'd far rather have Rasmus Anderson... I wonder if a package of Holl or Matta (their choice) Berggren and William Wallinder Would get their attention?

Kasper is a bottom 6er similar to Veleno

Ahhhhhh I'm fairly sure they were using public draft boards and "couldn't belive their luck" that Zadina slid to them... where other teams knew to avoid him.

Narp... Cossa is my dark horse for the Canadian Olympic team... we're very thin at G, if he gets games this year and steals the starting job by Xmas 2025 he'll be selected.

I'd have done that... we have 3 versions of Kasper and he's the weakest of the three. Rutger would have been a nice add for us we don't have a player in that mold. I'd have even added a late pick or long shot prospect.

Seider is getting bridged.

Funny you should mention Zadina... saw some speculation he's going to sign in Europe... figured I'd swing by for a victory lap since I called that too. I'd rather have Berggren than Laine. Holl is fine...

1. We get Rutger McGroarty from the Jets for a package featuring Bear-Grin and a 25 lotto protected 1st, sliding to 26 if necessary and a 2nd in the opposite year. 2. Holl is our 3rd best defenseman. 3. We finish with the same point total but miss the playoffs by a larger margin. 4. Mazur is a 2nd half standout.