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Originally Posted by GGG
It really depends on the conversation you have with him. If he is not interested in resigning next year, trading him this year makes a lot more sense than at the deadline.
At a minimum if he is not interested in resigning shortly after July 1st then you move him in the summer rather than waiting for the deadline. But... if he is willing to stay you keep him. I think he takes a lot of pressure off of our other defensemen.
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I can agree with some of that, except I don't really think anyone on this team (outside of Gio maybe since he likely is being moved towards the leadership roll) feels any pressure anymore. The players see the same things we do, and while nobody should or would ever tank on purpose they know they are headed for a top 3 draft finish. Can't believe the players, defencemen would have much pressure to do anything but go out there and play.