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Originally Posted by Mike F
I think Wideman is bound to regress, and thus is at his peak value, so would like to see him moved. Particularly if he can be turned into a RW that doesn't require a UFA overpayment
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I'm on board with this. I see a huge oppertunity to trade WIdeman at peak value to fill a long term need in top 6 RW. Anthony Mantha has fallen out of favor in DET. If Detroit strikes out on July 1st and desperate for a RH defenceman I could see that being a match. 50% retained should do the trick. Assuming Emile can slot into the 2nd line LW only leaves one more need at RW long term to deal with once Hudler moves on.
Long term projection:
Gaudreau - Monahan - Mantha
Poirier- Bennett - XXXX
Fill Widemans hole though a 2-3 year deal with mid-flight FA like Odoya. Utilize him to mentor the young swedes coming up through the system.