Pietrangelo was coming off his best season as a pro, but it's funny how he's had ONE season in his career with positive defensive impacts. I get he's 6'4 and looks the part, but he's always been an offensive leaning defenseman.
Another thing too is that anyone who trades for his rights are likely going to have to overpay to keep him from hitting the market.
How high are the Flyers or anyone else be willing to go
It sounds like the Canes aren't trading his rights. They're letting teams negotiate without any trade. And if they're trading him, it's with an 8 year contract. It's a unique bargaining approach. So, it would cost a lot more than a 5th round pick. But it might play to the Canes advantage if Hamilton doesn't see a better offer, or they can up theirs with more knowledge. Win-win.
Sanheim shouldn't be on the right. You don't bump your best D out of their better spot to accommodate lesser players.
I'd rather Sanheim played RD next to Provorov than some mediocre, defense first UFA. Provorov desperately needs an offensive leaning, play driving, playmaker next to him to make him his best self. Unfortunately, Travo isn't right handed. It's not ideal. And he gets similar usage at 5v5 anyway, so it's not really a bump up. But it's not
not ideal?
