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Rakell is a UFA after that year. Buchnevich needs a new contract, but he's still an RFA. I'm assuming nobody just goes with a 1 year deal for Buchnevich.That's an expensive package. I'd rather the Leafs go after Rackell if the Leafs are going to give up a package like that. Rackell has 1 more year on the contract too.
NYR have too many wingers for top 6 minutes. Panarin, Laf, Kreider are all on the left side. Buch, Kakko and Krav are our only real Right side wingers, so unless a left winger is coming over, Buch should consistently have a top 6 role with us. No real reason to trade him and I don't think the value for him changes between the trade deadline and the offseason/season. So no decision needs to be immediate.