Empoleon8771
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In terms of long term cap structure I see two things happening this summer. We either move our Hagelin for cap, or we trade Rust because he is asking for money. I think Rust is clearly playing himself into the 4 million dollar range this year.
I honestly think we can resign Hornqvist fairly easily. The main worry with him is going to be term, not cost. I have no issues giving him a five year contract as I think he'll age like Kunitz did into his mid 30s.
I don't think Rust is going to get that much money, I think he'll end up closer to $3 million. If I had to guess, maybe $3.25 million a season over 4 years? Connor Brown got only a shade over $2 million with a contract taking up a bunch of RFA years, I think $3 million or so for Rust is a fair guess. I think he'll get a similar contract to Sheary, which is fine for a middle-6 energy forward.