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Originally Posted by Trailer Fire
With the cap going down and Malkin needing to he reupped I can't really see him staying without leaving a lot of money on the table.
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correct, but there are other options for him. If he doesn't win the cup with PIT this year, I'm sure he'll look for another team to do it.
After taking some time to think about it all, I think it's a decent deal. Not a great one, but a decent one. I like various elements of this deal ... I like that the 1st rounder is unconditional. I like that we didn't have to take a contract back and gained some flexibility for further trades and college UFAs. I like that at least one of the prospects coming back will turn pro, maybe even both. I like that Hanowski is a captain and leader for his team and that Agostino is scoring at a good pace. We'll see how they develop, but right now, I think it's a decent return for a rental.