while I'm extremely happy that they didn't move Valimaki, I'm even happier they didn't move Raz. With three RDs out of contract next year, he's going to be key going forward. Hell, his play probably even allows them to trade Brodie this summer to create cap space. I think Raz is going to be a great top 4 defenseman ... and when he finally realizes how good his shot really is, the sky's the limit for him.
Stone is a great player, but we'd have created new holes and new cap problems and given up young assets that are clearly needed. Super happy they stayed away in the end.
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