It will be interesting to see what happens with both Gio and Hudler. Obviously Gio is a top priority to retain but Brad has proven to be a very smart hockey mind and I am Notnsure he is ready to hand out the term and $ that the Gio camp will want. Picking up Dougie also relieves the absolute need to retain Gio at all costs.
Hudler is a great player and leader like Gio but 2 guys that are 32 this year will likely want huge money and term. Treliving knows he has to sign Johnny, and Monahan next summer and those players could command $7+M per. Our youth is the most important pieces we need to retain. I am interested to see how Hudler and Gio are handled moving forward. I think Gio is re-signed but Hudler could prove himself off the team
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