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Originally Posted by Vinny01
This line of thinking completely blows my mind.
Naw we won’t take the BPA from the Flames who is a proven top pairing Dman even at 38 who has no obligation after this season and instead we will take a UFA we can sign for free in Derek Ryan?
Other teams are likely trying to send players with multiple years on their deal back. Gio doesn’t come with an obligation after this season so his cap hit is hardly the problem you are trying to make it out to be.
Kylington is worth nothing as is Ryan. Gio has value league wide and could easily be flipped by Seattle. Send Gio 50% retained to another team next Wednesday. Vegas did it with Methot in Ottawa
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I think Francis has a bit of pressure in that he knows his work will be compared to the Knights. Highly doubtful he takes waiver wire players or pending UFA's as accumulating assets via this draft is all about getting players that normally wouldn't be available for free. They will have a plan for every player they take whether it be to be part of the future or an asset to trade.