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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose
I stuck my basic assessment of where they are in their development into your list of u26 wingers.
Looks like there might be space 1-2 that could force their way on to the team. That would mean 1-2 vets out, or in the press box. Plus a few guys could play at centre.
I really hope the bubble guys have monster off seasons prepping for next season and come to camp ready to take an NHL spot.
Of the vets on the team, maybe Lombo is the extra forward? Coleman says he is not going anywhere - but maybe if Dallas has their run ended early they’ll look for a guy like him to bolster the lineup? Maybe he waives to go home?
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I'm sure Dallas would love to add Coleman... but they can't fit him in their salary cap situation with all of the raises they have dolled out to their stars. It is the same reason that I believe Bourque is a good potential offer sheet target... they have only $6M in cap space for next season and they only have 8 forwards and 5 D under contract. Just to get to a full bench they need to sign 5 guys for league minimum and have very little room to retain their RFAs.
I hate just punchin holes in ideas. Instead of Dallas, if I were going shopping this summer then I would probably look at how we could possibly package up Andersson and Coleman to land a young C. I would want to target a team like the Red Wings (team that thinks they should be in the playoffs now) and try to make a deal for a prospect like Danielson.