Looking pretty bare bones.... Gotta think if things start slow, changes are made. If not before the season starts with Andlauer coming in ASAP.

Aside from the fact that I really disagree with those defensive pairings, that contract does Pinto dirty. Even as a "prove it" 1 yr deal... it's insultingly low.

It is extremely bare bones but it avoids having to move Joseph at a cost. Feels kind of nice to work with the cap ceiling and not the floor! Changes will be swift if this team struggles with Anlauer wanting his own people

I like the idea of having a stud D on each pairing. Chycrun can slide to the ride side from time to time to get some extra time. This is sort of what Tampa did during their "dynasty". Pinto gets essentially 2 million with bonuses he should hit. Could even have a handshake agreement for an extension Jan 1 that's sort of 5mill for 5 years(ish). Very similar to LeBlanc in SJ,