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I'm guessing Shattenkirk is probably not happening. And I hope it doesn't, but they will need to sign a D to play in their top 4. Their forward depth is ridiculously good when all are healthy, so maybe we see Dubas move a forward for a D with some term instead of overpaying a UFA or going bargain hunting. If Dermott gets $3.5m it better be for 8 years. He plays 5-8 minutes less a night than Holl and usually against 3rd/4th lines compared to the tougher minutes Holl has taken on. I think we'll see a fair 2 year bridge deal around $2m per year. It will be interesting to see if Spezza comes back. He filled a need this past summer to add some C depth, but with the play of some of the younger guys the last month he would only be taking a spot that could easily be filled by Brooks/Gauthier. Best case, Leafs win the cup this year and Spezza retires a champion!