Kudo Shinichi
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- Apr 20, 2012
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I think he has been Habs' best overall dman through pre-season and first two games. Last season he sure showed flashes of puck-moving/offensive ability but this year he has taken his d game to another level.
As for the expansion draft, there is one possible solution not to lose him: sign him to one year deal after this season so he becomes a UFA thus ineligible for expansion. Then sign him after the expansion draft. He would have to agree to this but considering that it is the first time that a team has given him a real opportunity in the NHL he might well be inclined to extend this way.
He would still be eligible. It makes it less attractive for an expansion team to sign a player with only 1 year left before becoming ufa.