Dallas is loaded for this year, but if they sign Johnston to $8MM a year, that paints a clear picture they won't be able to bring back Benn and Duchene next year if it wasn't clear already. Likely the right call, but could be difficult for room chemistry for the remainder of this year. Or not. They may have known this year was their last with Dallas and want to go out with a bang. Interesting at any rate.
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