Cap space is the new currency. With the cap staying flat, good luck with finding a suitor that will take Gaudreau's contract without taking cap back.
Yes, I know Johnny is good, but Johnny also needs a new contract in 2 years. You have to take that consideration. If we take back cap, we'll get more of a return, but possibly losing out on Taylor Hall. If we trade Gaudreau without a lot of cap coming back, then you best believe we won't get the desired return on our elite LW.
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