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Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL
Coleman should absolutely be one of the next guys out the door. Great character, great reputation, will get much more on the market vs other players of his caliber.
Holding onto players just because they're great guys to show the next core just doesn't make sense. If need be, make that your number 1 focus in free agency and overpay for high character players.
Get a great asset(s) for Coleman, then replace him with another high character player in free agency that can continue to show the young guys.
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Absolutely not trying to pick a fight but I don't think that works. I don't think you can drop in some other player and have them represent the pulse / character of the room.
Arguably we tried that back in the day with Brouwer and it was a bust. Not saying one example is definitive proof, but I suspect locker rooms are all unique so you can't just bring in someone and say 'hey guys he's the new Coleman'