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Originally Posted by Nelson
Why not upgrade on Michael Stone though? Demers or Vatanen would be better backups than Stone.
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Stone is the ideal #7/8 D because he's most likely going to sign for the minimum salary (or close to it) and has a good attitude - he knows that he's likely going to sit most nights but is still a pro. He's just grateful to still be in the NHL. Plus, he's shown he can play well in Sutter's system.
I doubt the other two would sign for minimum salary (or close to it) and are willing to accept sitting most nights. And if we're adding Eichel, I don't see how we can fit him and add another D with a salary over $1 mil unless we move out some of our RFAs.