Yeah, I don't want Howard but I don't know what else is out there and better either. I wouldn't mind if they re-sign Ramo and look for another young goalie to compete with Ortio and Poulin for the backup spot. We won't be going for gold next season anyways and who knows one of them may stand out.
I look at Russell as really a 5th or 6th defenceman and as such I wouldn't offer him more than $3M per. I like his moxie but his size just doesn't measure up to be relied upon as a top 4 on a real contender.
On another note, yeah Hudler is probably history but I'd probably take Jones back at maybe up to $2M per for one or two years. He's a stopgap for sure but he's got size and a bit of a physical game.
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