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Joined: Mar. 2017
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This is one of the better rosters I have seen (and that includes my attempts! haha).
Agreed Talbot might not be possible, but as a back-up plan Smith on a 1 year for $1MM isn't the worst decision and would open up some space. Rittich might sign for slightly less than that as well.
My lone concern really is Neal on that 3rd line. Backlunds would become the shutdown line, and Neal just isn't that guy. I could see Mangiapane moved up the 3rd line with Backlund and moving Bennett over the the RW side. Then Drop Neal down to 4th line and move him up if there are injuries.
I also like people keeping Fantenburg around. I thought he was a good option back there in the playoffs.