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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
The same time as when we might actually start signing some decent NHL UFAs, which is when we actually become an appealing destination to play again. No one wants to be appart of a aging core team on the down slope (us pre deadline) and no one wants to get on at the ground floor of a re-build (us now). We'll need to mostly build from with in and start to head up the ladder before sought after NCAA players or NHL UFAs of any caliber want to sign here.
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I can understand established UFA players not wanting to sign here right now, but young prospects and NCAA players I think would be enticed to get playing time and a spot on the roster fairly quickly, rather than being stuck behind guys like Getzlaf, Perry, Ryan etc..
Example: Justin Schultz. He knew he was getting top dman minutes in that grease hole up north.