if it's 2 minutes to the end of the deadline, I'd accept; but I imagine Fletcher is going to dangle Braun out there as long as possible to try and push up the price.

People think Braun is too past his prime, but anyone who's followed knows that he was supposed to be 4-6 dman with <15 minutes per night. He only looks slower and less skilled because Philly has been playing him 20+ on the top pairing all season. You put him back at the bottom of the d-corp, and he's going to make you 100% better.

...I suspect you know that though since you proposed the offer in the first place.

There is no playoff push for the red wings to be had this year.

The only push Detroit should be concerned with is a Shane Wright push. Ship as many players out as possible and acquire picks.

Buying a ufa rd is the last thing the red wings need to do