Yeah the entire team doesn't have to be players to "build around". There are core players to build around, and they will always need skilled complimentary players.
I do agree that at the Flames present space, it doesn't make a lot of sense to keep Kuzmenko whether he's great or bad. If he's great, he'll command a good trade return and probably more money and term than you want to invest. If he's bad, you move on and laugh your way to the bank with the cap space and future assets.
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