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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
4 of the contracts expire after this season - would rather they just eat the pain this year and then have cap space starting next season.
Stajan is the only one I would consider just since it has two years left - but I do wonder if he would be easier to move at 50% retained to a team needing center depth.
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If Stajan only had 1 more year left on his contract I might be inclined to agree.
Unfortunately, I just can't see it right now. I think the fact that Stajan has 2 more years left is going to be a massive deal breaker. Because of that, I think his trade value is 0 at this point even with 50% retained on him.
Also, the fact that more and more teams are looking to replace veterans internally with much younger & cheaper options (the life of the new NHL) is another big thing likely working against Stajan having ANY trade value. Because of this, I think the only realistic things we can do with him at this point is either buy him out, or ride him out.