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50/50 shot at making the playoffs and then possibly less than a 50/50 of getting out of the first round. Treliving did just enough to tide us over on D to keep us at the 50/50 shot of getting in. Veteran big strong defensive defenceman and a veteran offensive PP position defenceman.
Most of the forward group needs a retool anyway so no point in giving up picks for bottom six depth when we have enough. Once you’ve asked “If this team needs Namestnikov to win...” ...
There wasn’t a top six with term for less than a 1st + or equivalent prospect + available to add today.
Get in. Play some games. See how long you can last against St. Louis, Vegas or Edmonton. Get some more playoff experience. See what you get out of Gaudreau and Monahan this run. Make decisions on Brodie, Hamonic, Rieder, Talbot, Forbort, and Gustafsson if they’re negotiating to stay.
Make some big adds and/or ship out some of the core (hint hint Gaudreau or Monahan) in the summer.
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