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Originally Posted by Poe969
Varlamov would only offer an option for 3 years as he could just leave when his contract is done or even demand a trade ahead of time so 5-8 years is a stretch. There's really no indication that Varlamov is even that good as he's being replaced by Berra. I'm sure he's an improvement to what we have now but what's the point in making that trade now? I hate to be that guy but it seems that this season is a wash so giving up an asset to get Varlamov now would be a mistake. I think keeping Wideman and hoping he plays well enough to trade for a better player than Varlamov is a better option but if this were the summer, I'd be more inclined to make the deal.
There's no real rush to pick up a goalie now.
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You make that deal now, or during this season, if you're not keen on how the goalie market is shaping up for the offseason. Both in terms of what FA goalies may be available, or in what goalies under contract may be available via trade.
I'm not saying that Varlamov is better by a wide margin than the other pending FA goalies you named. But if that's Treliving's assessment, he explores that trade.