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Cbj could offersheet Schneider and only pay a 2nd for that price and the Rangers are in bad position to pay that much.

Beyond that, CBJ is in no position to spend a 1st for a good but not great defenseman.

Could but wouldn’t. 31 teams could. 0 will. According to fans like yourself; shesty, Kakko, Laf, KAM were all getting OS. NYR absolutely match and send a pick or prospect to CBJ for this deal or whoever else sent it. Schneider is staying put. However a trade like this is very tempting. I’d say it’s more than tempting, it’s probably a must do.

I'm just saying that's an insane price to pay. I don't think Schneider is worth that $4.5m, but if CBJ was willing to pay it, they might as well offersheet him because he's also not worth what will be a top 10 pick next year.

What do you think Nemec is worth? 2.5? 4.5? 6.5?

Nemec was a top rookie last year who should be out #1RHD in three years. Luckily we have another full year with him to see but I figure Fitz will try to lock him down for 8yr at a number like $6.5.