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Originally Posted by cannon7
I don't understand the logic behind swapping Wideman for Fransson. I don't think that makes our D significantly better. Swapping Engelland (via trade) for Fransson on the other hand would be a big improvement, especially considering Brodie may be looking for a new D partner next season if Hamilton steps into the top pairing. Would rather put Engelland's $2.9M towards what it'll take to sign Fransson. You can roll a top six with Fransson in it, whereas with Engelland you're juggling him a bit to not get exposed.
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It definitely doesn't make the D better.
However, it would replace an older player with a younger player, one who - it is hoped - could eventually be as good.
It would allow for trading Wideman, which would obviously return assets.
And it would save a bit of cap space (presumably).
I am not a proponent of it, personally. But there are reasons why it could make sense.