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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
The goal should always be winning the cup. This organization forced themselves into the rebuild by their belief that just making the playoffs was good enough. Making the playoffs ahead of schedule and thinking you are better than you really are is what got the Senators to regress into the meddling team they are today. This team isn't anywhere near being a cup contender so making moves to improve the organization going forward should be placed ahead of just sneaking in the 8th spot.
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You dont need to be a "cup contender" to see benefits from making the playoffs.
You have to crawl before you walk....and right now the team is trying to walk.
You have to walk before you run....and you need to run to win a SC.
Step 1 is ALWAYS try and win and i would argue that making the playoff is just as beneficial (or even moreso) to a young team trying to figure it out, than trading away one of your leaders in hopes of getting some random draft pick and a fringe prospect. All while taking away a major part of the very leadership group that has created the identity this team has.
There is NO downside to making the playoffs this season (FTR I dont think they will) but unless you get an offer that only makes you better now AND down the road, there is no pressure to trade him.
That being said...i believe he will be dealt by March 2nd, but only if no extension is signed which i doubt occurs. Also i do think the return will be decent as Glencross has a talent set that every team in hockey would like.
He will get paid as a UFA, of that there is little doubt...it all comes down to how much he wants to stay near home vs the big payday. Cant blame him for choosing either path.