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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I think sign and trades will potentially become a little more relevant moving forward as the 8th year has value when bringing a cap hit down over $1M. One of the reasons we don’t see it is likely due to the rarity players like Gaudreau make it to free agency.
Teams haven’t been able to agree on the value of that 8th year but one of these days it will happen. Hopefully not in this scenario (unless Johnny intends to walk)
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Even if some team does, it has to happen before UFA and the p[layer needs to let it be known that he intends to go to UFA.
The value would, IMO, not exceed a 2nd/3rd round pick, and while that would certainly be better than nothing, it certainly won't be a difference maker.