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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Interesting piece in the Athletic by LeBrun who sat down with Fitz. Basically said he is still in the hunt for vet #1 goalie offseason and would like to get tougher on the wing. I wonder if there is an appetite for a Markstrom/Coleman package in the offseason. Maybe that is the extra piece to get a Mercer included in the package back.
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I think both could be done independently.
There is an extensive list of tough UFA wingers this year who could be had for free. Some examples are : Cal Clutterbuck, Cole Smith, Dakota Joshua and Liam O'Brien.
Jersey's top 6 is already filled out for next year so I am assuming the winger Fitz is alluding to would be bottom 6. If the could upgrade that need for free I could easily see them doing that.
Markstrom is still more than likely the target they have in mind. I would continue to ask for Mercer but would accept a first if it is completely impossible but the retention would pretty much have to drop at that point in time.
Mangiapane can be dealt for a LHD. Similar age group would be preferable.