Bury AR don't buy him out. Better savings

True.
Well, buying him out would save 50K-ish then the minors, but its worth it not to have his 633K next year.

Good call

I like Hamonic, but too much term and money. 1.75mil for 2years. He will likely want a NMC and Benning will give it. You don't resign until after Expansion draft, wait on a hand-shake deal.
I think you have to protect Myers (NTC). If I choose, I keep Motte and Gaudette. JV has run his road. and Big Mac...Love him, but not more than Motte or Gaudette. I doubt we resign Edler, but if we do it would be for more than that. I love that you brought in Tryamkin. I think Rathbone gets a look too.

The Aqualini's are cheap and Benning is a fool, they won't buyout Hotlby. I hope I eat these words.
What about resigning Vesey?

They need to have another dman under contract to meet the NHL exposure requirements for expansion. That means a trade or re-signing Hamonic or Benn before the Expansion.
Hamonic is better option as he works well with Hughes and is RHD, a needed position on this team. He may come cheaper then my price cause he wants to stay west coast Canada, but I doubt $1.75M cheap.

Myers doesnt need protecting. I think at $6m, he is already protected. If Seattle goes blind and angels sing and take Myers, bonus.
I am conflicted with Edler, they dont need him but if he re-signs he has to realize he isnt an everyday dman anymore and doesnt warrant everyday money.
Rathbone will get call ups, but 20 something games isnt enough experience to jump to the NHL.

I understand the love and fascination with Motte, but there is 100 Mottes in the league, 100 Zmacs. JV is still a controlled asset and if not traded before expansion should be automatically protected.
Gaudette, same boat, but I am not sold on him being the 3LC on this team.

Vesey? Meh, sure.....