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Originally Posted by Ashasx
This is absolutely what you should do. Bottom 6 players are frequently available in FA. Ideally not replacement level, of course. However, the goal with these lines should be to identify undervalued players rather than overpaying for Stanley Cup role players.
I'm also a believer that ELCs are good for your 3rd line.
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They're much cheaper if you develop them from within, and usually surprise to be more than you expect. I don't mind 2 maybe 3 veterans on those lines, but you really do need to have cheap options for your bottom 6, and veterans in free agency get paid a lot more than a guy on an ELC or RFA deal.
That way you can pay your stars more and actually field a team capable of competing for a cup.