He is a perfect transition player. Good age, good skill. Team friendly term and cap hit. If a young player or 2 beat him out for a job, it wouldn't kill us to put him on waivers and lose him, or pay him in the AHL. Easy contract to package in trade. Local kid, could be a good mentor on the farm if need be. I don't think there is any NTC or NMC. At least I hope there isn't.
I don't necessarily think he will be around when this team gets back to the playoffs, but you never know...
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