That’s a risky contract for Rango but I can’t see why the Devils wouldn’t take this

I’d do this. Honestly could probably drop the 3rd

I know people don't like Gudbranson but why we burning assets when the whole reason he was brought in wasn'tcompletely for play on the ice? His role is basically a 3rd pairing enforcer/locker room guy/player coach. Y'all better get used to it because there's no chance he's getting moved because FO already said they wanted someone like him in the locker room to teach/develop the kids especially with Babcock in the room? Did you all not see the story out of Calgary saying the reason that Sutter became a toxic ****show was because Gudbranson wasn't in the locker room quipping back at him this year?

To add: even if the organization pulled a 180 and decided he had to go, his buyout isn't bad (about $1.2M per year). There's just no reason to burn assets to get rid of him. Let him play 7th D for the next 3 years and fill in on the 3rd pair if there's an injury.

AZ has josh brown (same role, those two got into epic fight this season too) who is way cheaper, bit younger. Not that dont see gudbranson role but AZ has one and you dont need two of them. Im CHI i'd go for him be bedard personal bodyguard or ANA for Fantelli.

Yeah it's a little risky for both sides, he gets guaranteed pay and the team bets on him producing more with more playtime in a top6 spot.

I think it's a worthwhile bet for the jackets, at worst he's a top6 winger or a 3C