Quoting: ZachHymanForTheHart
1. If Kerfoot is exposed, Holl would be protected. And vice versa.
2. definitely an underpay. I’m optimistic for Hirvonen, I like him but Jost in already an NHLer so you’ll need a bit more there. I’d assume something like a 3rd + 5th. Maybe.
3. The Rangers aren’t the right team for Dermott. And I’m not sure he has that kind of value. There’s definitely a market for him, but not there, not for that I don’t think.
4. Let Bogo walk or he has to be okay with being a depth guy. The only way Liljegren will get better at this point is by playing actual NHL minutes.
I made a separate comment as to why Holl cant be protected unless another eligible player is signed and exposed instead of him.. I do agree though that Holl should and likely will be protected.
I think Dermott still has a place on this team as a 6/7 defensman, he is still only 24 and many defensmen dont fully develop until their mid/late 20s.. The only issue will be if he is willing to sign for under $1M again..
I disagree regarding Bogo and Liljegren.. I think Liljegren can definately improve from another full year as a top pairing guy in the AHL while playing the odd stint with the big club next year. Similar to the Dermott comment, lots of defensmen take a bit longer to develop. Playing big minutes in the AHL can often be better than bottom pairing NHL minutes.. Plus, as a general rule for contending teams, you should never have a player on your roster "to develop".. Liljegren (and Sandin for that matter) will have to make the team on merit alone.
With regards to Bogo, I think he definately has bought in to being a depth guy and helping teach the young guys how to be good pro's. At the end of the day though, he has to be better than Sandin/Dermott/Liljegren since we want to put together the best roster possible.