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Originally Posted by GioforPM
If Conroy offered vets a deal it's probably because (a) it would have meant they were easier to trade or (b) he felt that he should make a token offer to vets who've given the team a lot. As an ex pro he may have felt it was kind of disrespectful not to. But only at a price that would allow a rebuild at the same time. It's really only Lindholm we're talking about anyway because Hanifin is still in the age range for a rebuild.
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It can also be to drive up the price other teams will pay in a trade. You show that you're not anxious to move the player, in fact, you might sign him to a new contract if you can agree on the numbers.