Is it realistic that Bouwmeester signs here at the end of next year for less money than he currently makes? A fair bit less than he currently makes. If it is realistic then you've got to look at it. We bash him now but at 4 or so million dollars he's a pretty damn good defenceman.
If not you absolutely MUST trade him now. His value only goes down from here and as already pointed out numerous time in this thread there is a market for him right now; possibly even the potential for a mild bidding war.
Oh, and just as a hint, it may not be a bad idea to get something in writing Feaster.
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