Or move the pick for a better first and a bad contact coming back. We're going nowhere for a couple years, and the owners don't mind spending to the cap, so might as well take on a bad contact or two and grab a few picks from desperate teams.
Just as long as the contacts aren't too long (say 3 years max), just take on as many bad contacts as possible. Say Kaberle for example; obviously Montreal doesn't want him, and they are already buying out Gomez. One year left on his contract, so take him on, and then ask for a pick and/or a prospect along with him.
Who knows maybe one of these washouts might pan out, and sign on for a cheaper deal going forward.
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