Retention costs are at an all time high due to the cap having been depressed the last few seasons, so I could see it costing as high as a third for whoever decides to step in and take the hit, the value difference really isn't that high between those picks when you look at how likely you are to hit on an NHL player with them.

themostleaf33 We're rather expecting to send out all three defensemen. Kulikov is the least likely to need retention, but there is a possibility we send out Henrique with retention if the right bid comes in (Looking at you Colorado, come get your 2C for the next two seasons)