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Originally Posted by Macho0978
So, every move that a GM makes is a good one? I don't agree with signing him before the season, maybe during the season or next off season. I see no risk of him leaving because he didn't get an offer right now.
I see very little risk of him having a good season and costing the team more money later.
If we develop players ahead of schedule, team exceeds expectations again this year and a decision to move the timeline to compete up a year is still very possible. His contract could be 1 we want to move and can't in a year or 2 and this is all for a guy that no way he closes the door on an extension because you waited 3-6 months.
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Not every move is a good one, but most are at the very least fair. I agree with you that the team doesn't need to re-sign Lomberg right away.
At the same time, I don't think it's about the money when it comes to a guy like Lomberg. The league minimum is going to go up to $1M and Lomberg likely will get paid under $2M on a short term deal.
The argument about roster spots is more than fair. That said, I don't think it escapes management, they know exactly how many bodies they have signed for 2026-27. If Lomberg re-signs I think the management will treat him like a bit of a gatekeeper. As in you have to beat Lomberg to get a job. He might be a better option for popcorn duty than a younger guy that needs to play. So when a young guy takes a job the team will either trade/waive/send down Lomberg, or another player above him in the rotation. They did it with Markstrom, and Mangiapane. They didn't re-sign Mantha because of the emergence of Coronato, etc.