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					Originally Posted by  Monahammer
					 
				 
				I think Danault at 5x5 is a solid contract today. Prefer that to Backlund. 
			
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Sure, but only if Danault will actually sign that here.
Danault in, Backlund/Monahan out would be fine with me.
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					Originally Posted by  transplant99
					 
				 
				Unprotected...i just dont see any world where keeping him over Tanev makes any sense. 
 
Like i said though, i can see BT making a side deal to make sure Francis doesnt take him and i can also see a scenario where Gio decides he would rather retire than move the whole family to Seattle for what would likely amount to 7 months. Letting Francis know that through his agent and being therefore allowed to stay "home" for one last year. 
			
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No reason to move his family when it will only be 7 months and he'll be on the road half the time anyways. 
He can come back during Xmas and presumably Olympic break; they can come visit him a few times...maybe 25% time together instead of 55%.