Well why not trade Gardiner now and asset manage? We have the left defense depth to act now.
That extra cap money trading Gardiner and Willy now buys alot of assets and quality players/ player in return and adds cap efficiency.
Just saying thats all. If willy want Pastrnak money for less than 5 years i would trade him now.
This is getting interesting that he hasn't signed. I don't believe for a second that the hold up is just term. I think its term and money thats being crunched.
Willy might want a big money Bridge deal so he can rack up points with Matthews and want big money for it in a matter of a couple years.
Maybe management is fine with that but i have my doubts they would be. I wouldn't pay him any more than$5,000,000 on a two year bridge deal.
He has to give up Ufa years to earn more per for my thinking. I will be firm on what i think the best deal for both teams is: 7 year term at $6,900,000!!!!
Thats what i expect anyways
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