Trade him at any time this season if there is an overpayment. A team would, especially one that is trying to make a push in the Atlantic. Toronto, Ottawa, Buffalo, Detroit, all need him.
I am very leery on giving him the 8 year extension, but I also know how valuable it is to have a top pairing RD.
My honest answer is seeing the development of our current D prospects. If I can see significant improvement from Brzu, Morin, Poirier, then maybe I bite the bullet and trade Rasmus for a ransom and sign a stopgap UFA for 2-4 seasons.
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