Hudler RIGHT NOW is maybe a $5 to 6 million dollar man. Hudler next year will likely be a $4 million dollar man or less. If Hudler is willing to sign another contract basically identical to his current, I would keep him. Otherwise it's an overpayment. Johnny, Mony & Bennett are your core forwards as of right now with Gio, TJ & Hamilton being your core defenders. Everyone else should be getting paid less than those 6 players, Huds included although I love the guy.
Bennett for Stamkos is interesting is all I will say. And BTW Treliving wouldn't make the trade unless he already knew what type of contract Stamkos is wanting to sign. He's not going to give up Bennett only to have Stamkos walk 3 months later.
|