Ban Price trades
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I don't think that Vancouver could afford Ceci's hit regardless of the actual dollars owed, and I also don't think it's wise for a team this cap-stressed with expiring deals to go into this season with over $4M in cap space. Load up and make a legitimate run at the thing. Ceci's strength is a good first pass, and that lack of transition killed the Leafs last year. He's not worth trading now: run with him and see if an actual NHL defender can be had in the guy.
PLUS the way Dubas is patient with prospects suggests to me that both Sandin and Liljegren aren't NHL regulars until next season.