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We have to prep for Fredric’s extension. From my perspective, that’s probably coming from Ullmark’s salary long term.
Bertuzzi seems like a viable option if DeBrusk isn’t signed before end of year. I’d rather move Marchand up and let Lysell/Merkulov battle it out for a 3rd line position. Lysell should win that battle, but we’ll see. Poitras is much more suited than Merkulov in playing in a top 6 role. He needs to get physically stronger, but the talent is there. Merk, IMO, tops out as a third line center