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Originally Posted by Big Erned Nevergivn
THIS, so much this. Our kids have proven nothing yet, and our D-depth is abysmal. If we were ever going full tank mode, then I would be a proponent of trading Raz and just playing the kids. BUT our ownership will never do that, and if we are trying to stay competitive, trading Rasmus is incredibly pre-mature. These kids may end up being studs, but to date they none of them have even cracked an NHL roster.
Also I don't subscribe to the "make room for the kids" sentiment, they make their own room by pushing vets down the depth chart, or they aren't ready.
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I think the issue you are identifying is real, but re-signing Andersson is not the best solution.
Go get a warm body in UFA or through trade and let the kids compete with that guy. That would be them knocking through the door.
There is no feasible way to "push Andersson down the depth chart" as a guy signed for 9 years into the future and ordained as a future captain. The opportunity on the right side would be fully blocked with your 2 longest contracts and 3 best prospects being RSD.
Sorry, but this is a pretty easy decision for Conny and I'm glad that the winds are starting to shift on the media narrative around Raz. I really love the player, but the fit is gone.