Potvin Sucks
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2 of Staal, Smith, Shattenkirk, Strome, Namestnikov and Kreider being sent out will free up the money needed. Staal is the best buyout candidate, however the most unlikely. Strome and Namestnikov could be moved for mid round picks or maybe a prospect in need of a “change of scenery.” Kreider has his own trade market and could easily be moved if the expectation for return is lowered.
Unlike Toronto, we have plenty of money coming off the books next year to pay the buyout penalty for smith or Staal.
So, it looks bad but it’s not as bad as it looks. One buyout and one trade and this year is tight and then money starts to open up over the next two seasons to pay the guys coming off ELC’s.