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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
From an expiring contract perspective you likely prefer to burn Tkachuck this year. At this point Wideman, Engelland, Smid clear out 11.75 in space and Bennett needs a big raise. Next year Stajan, Bouma, and Backlund expire and Raymonds bogey clears with Backlund looking for more money but potentially moving out due to age. At this point there isn't anyone significant needing new money in 3 years. So if you can ladder your new deals so that its one per year. Otherwise you deal withBrodie and Tkachuck in the same summer when you clear Frolik and Brouwer.
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Assuming no trades or free agent signings happen in the next three years which is why I think that fans simply can't understand how many things the GM need to look at and calculate. I don't even think the ELC thing is the main reason for sending him down. It plays a role for sure but I just think it will be better for his development.