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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Brodie and Frolik were part of the core 2-3 years ago but with less than 2 years on their deals remaining, I would say they are on the outside looking in. Neal is paid top dollar and has 4 years left after this season. He was signed to be a core piece for at least the first couple years of that deal
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I'm not saying they're part of the core, I am saying they are as much part of the core as Neal, who isn't really part of the core. I'm pretty sure everyone in the organization would see Neal as expendable. Good addition that added great depth to the organization but he isn't a core player just because he signed for five years.
Jankowski, Dube and Mangiapane are more than likely going to be here longer than Neal but nobody is throwing them into the list of core players.