is this the most likely scenario

From everything hughes has said the most likely scenario is they wait for dubois.....if they even want him.

If they win the lotto or smith is available at their pick theres 0 need for dubois we have our 3 centers in suzuki dach and bedard/smith/fantilli. And thats before ypu consider beck kidney kapanen etc.

We dont need a LW either with caufield and slaf.

This is all very true... but i just wonder if they will feel the pressure of signing a francophone first line or second line player... I think if Dubois plays well in the playoffs and is willing to sign an extension for under 8 mil then they might go for it..........but those are some major ifs!!!! without an extension then dubois would have us over the barrell and hughes wont do that!!
So the question is does dubois want max dollars or a fair contract and play at home.. If he wants max dollars he wont be playing for us... suzuki will be our top paid forward until a superstar comes along.. Caufield will get a bridge probably as he hasnt had a big year yet..... 2 year bridge is likely and then he might get over 8 mil but right now he would get 7.6 x 8 if he wants long term without having done it yet?

The florida pick if traded is likely going for a RD or a goalie. Those are the long term holes.

Hughes has said there is no pressure to be good next year. Hes not going to panic trade for pld

From everything hughes has said the most likely scenario is they wait for dubois.....if they even want him.

If they win the lotto or smith is available at their pick theres 0 need for dubois we have our 3 centers in suzuki dach and bedard/smith/fantilli. And thats before ypu consider beck kidney kapanen etc.

We dont need a LW either with caufield and slaf.

The florida pick if traded is likely going for a RD or a goalie. Those are the long term holes.

Hughes has said there is no pressure to be good next year. Hes not going to panic trade for pld