Do we foresee one of our prospects filling as a second pairing next season?
I don't, they take longer to develop -- into their mid 20's. Maybe in ~3 years.
I'd prefer to keep Russell, and wonder if a $4m x 4yr contract would be realistic. At year 3/4, he can be a 3rd pairing defenseman, and with a reasonably acceptable contract for those final years.
I am though, absolutely of the opinion that Wideman should be dealt.
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