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Originally Posted by Bingo
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.
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I agree the team will likely not take any risks of being empty handed and I imagine we will know exactly what direction the team is going by the end of next week's draft as it's likely going to be a trade for a goaltender or a trade for a goaltender's rights. Should have a lot of closure on most of the teams biggest holes by the end of the month.