Rejoint: févr. 2023
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I'm not opposed to Mangiapane as I think a change of scenery might help him out, but I don't think NSH would accept unless CGY were to retain salary then I think this would be better. Mangiapane has not been more productive than Novak and the thought of paying that price for a guy 2.3 million more expensive than Novak just doesn't make sense.
With NSH having an increase in dead cap from the Duchene buyout next year, the cap is a little bit more of a concern next year specifically, so for NSH to give up the player who has statistically been Josi's best partner and a 2nd, for a winger that NSH is taking a chance on, I'd rather be safe than sorry and if it goes poorly, NSH can retain at the deadline next year for a big return to recoup assets by trading him again with more retained salary.
Additionally, I'm not the biggest fan of the Stecher signing. If NSH moves a defenseman during the offseason, I'd rather just sign Statsney to a contract considering he has played well and has earned it. NSH can move either Lauzon or McD to the right side.