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Originally Posted by Hackey
The Jackets are probably better off just letting their young talent develop. I think fans here assume they're looking to fast track things but who really knows what they're looking to do.
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If you let them develop, you waste two prime years of Laine and Gaudreau, as well as a decent D core. Lindholm as 1C for two years, 2C for three years and 3C for three years is not a bad outcome if he mentors two top centres in Columbus.
Getting an 'A' piece in Marchenko, there are still many interesting secondary prospects to round out an offer that wouldn't adversely effect Columbus's future. Add on Sillinger, Del Bel Belluz, or Corson Cuelemans, and I think that there is a lot there to talk about.