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Originally Posted by Rhett44
We are not contenders though. And holding on to an aging asset is actively hurting us by making our draft pick worse. If he says he won't wave then ok, but it absolutely makes no sense to keep him otherwise.
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What if his presence is helping to properly develop our young talent in terms of on-ice skills, confidence and leadership? Because that's likely a major thing here. That's what vets do. He also leads by example.
I know you clamour for draft picks, but having proven leaders in the dressing room guiding your kids towards their full potential is something that great teams do. Just ask Kadri and the 2022 Avalanche. Or the 2025 Panthers with Marchand.