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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Is that really necessary though given the market and the fact that Burke already has a relationship with him? I suppose if the feeling is at the draft that a trade is not going to happen then that ensures the team a chance to not be left empty handed.
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As I said in the piece ... I think you win both ways.
1) You like him and his salary expectations and just get the deal done prior to the draft and use the picks for a winger and prospects
2) You remove the need to acquire a goaltender in the eyes of any teams you are talking to about their options ... potentially reduces the cost.
If you just wait until July 1st the draft is behind you and some options may be gone and then you don't get Reimer.