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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I have always thought Barzal was over-rated around here, but I could get on board signing him - much better plan than Marner, and would be way cheaper.
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Barzal's in year 2 of an 8yr $9.15mil deal.
He's always seemed to be in an odd place on the Isles depth chart, getting bumped around the lines, also probably due to a number of injuries (including missing 50+ games this year).
I dunno, I think I'd rather just target some younger players who maybe need a change of scenery & would be cheaper to acquire so we're also still drafting & developing prospects instead of trading them away.
There's also a chance the new Isles management group's mindset is Barzal's the #1C & untouchable, so this could all be a moot discussion.