I would trade Hamonic at the deadline if Valimaki is progressing to return prior to the end of the season. This team needs to stock up on it's prospect base and he should fetch a high pick(s). I don't think he's close to worth what he can make in free agency. I would hold on to Brodie and offer him a few contract scenarios where he can opt for more money or more term with nothing over 4 maybe 5 years. If his expectations are to cash in big maybe see if there's any teams interested in trading for his rights and move on from both and keep the cap space. Sometimes the best move is to not get caught up in what's usually a regretful July 1st week for a lot of teams, let go, and move on.
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