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Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff
With our current cap structure we can't really do that though. We've been crippled by some bad deals and buyouts.
I just don't think you can add $10m in Eichel and still run a roster that includes Backlund, Lucic, and Giordano, along with raises for Gaudreau, Monahan, Tkachuk, Valimaki etc.
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The 21/22 Season would be difficult if all three of Backlund, Giordano, and Tanev were still on the roster - but I imagine the team could manage that situation somehow.
If Eichel is acquirable, you do what you have to. The alternative to getting Eichel is to continue being mediocre and achieving nothing, or ripping it down and rebuilding and hoping you get lucky in the lottery.
I think this team needs to get over the idea that they can win without an elite centre.