Brad Stuart just wasn't a good fit here with a re-newed contract. At $4 million per year he was a great guy to have around, but on the grid we simply couldn't afford him and still have Tallinder and Ohlund under contract here.
(Assuming that Stuart still has a rating after giving Max Talbot a couple of goals so far tonight!)
I know that Vrbata bolted for Europe, but he will still have a reasonable rating I think, and only has one more year at $3 million. Otherwise we get Pouliot and move up 14 spots in the second round.
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