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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I also think there may be merit in NJD taking a hard look at a younger guy like Askarov that can be the #1 tender their with that growing core.
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Would have to think the asking price for Askarov is 10th overall and then maybe something else. If Markstrom was on the board for the 10th overall and the Flames included something else like a 3rd and retention was included I guess the question is who do you want in net for the next season or two before you have to back up the brinks truck for Hughes and Nemec (along with pay Mercer and Holtz). You would really have to believe an Askarov/Allen combo (assuming Askarov is even available) can make you competitive over the next couple years.
Given they have missed the playoffs in 10 of the last 12 years and how elite their forwards look they may want a veteran goalie at 3 million and then use some of their remaining 17 million (for 7-8 players) to try to grab one more defensive dman like Tanev on a 3 year deal and make a run while they have some ELC contracts.
A backend of Hamilton, Tanev, Siegenthaler, Hughes, Nemec and Bahl with one other veteran 5/6 guy could be pretty good.