Steve Mason is the guy I want now. Available as a UFA so we don't have to give up assets. Coming off a below-average year (.908 in 16-17 vs. .911 career). Four years and 6000 shots younger than Fleury, has proven himself to be able to start 50+ games, has posted a .920 or better 5v5 save percentage every year with Philadelphia. Fleury has been below .920 5v5 twice in the last four years.
Given what Bishop got for six years, offer Mason 4 years @ 4.5 million.
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