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Originally Posted by New Era
You don't blink at losing the bolded. All of these players are not core to the team moving forward after next season. That would be one of the objectives of the Gaudreau trade, to nab a player or two who could possibly be core players moving forward, which is why you target a couple of young players who do not need protection. And let's be real on Giordano. This is a long-term hockey decision, and Gio is about to hit the age when he's a year-to-year contract player. Gio will be 38 by time Seattle takes the ice. If they want him, they can have him. Yes, we will miss his leadership, but he is about to hit the wall as a player. Leadership will be picked up internally.
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I would be surprised if they dont protect Dube.
He is one of those guys who you keep around as a utility type guy. A lot will depend on how he plays next season, if there is one, but at his age and his skill set, i think he is way more likely to be around a while than someone like Backlund who will be 32 at the time of the draft. And markedly cheaper.