The Stranger
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There was some discussion in another thread about keeping Darling and sending him to Charlotte as opposed to buying him out.
Can you pay Darling 2/3rds of his salary to go away, pay someone to replace him, and come out ahead? It's debatable, but I don't believe so.
1) Sign Helvig to ELC.
2) Sign best available UFA to a market value contract (don't overpay out of desperation).
3) Go into training camp next year with an open competition for the two roster spots.
4) If Ned beats out Darling, so be it. Send Darling to Charlotte. If Darling gets electro-shock therapy and reemerges as an NHL calibre goalie, great.
It's not pretty, but it's probably the best option.
Next Season
Canes - Best UFA and Darling/Ned
Checkers - Darling/Ned and Booth
Everblades - Helvig
Can you pay Darling 2/3rds of his salary to go away, pay someone to replace him, and come out ahead? It's debatable, but I don't believe so.
1) Sign Helvig to ELC.
2) Sign best available UFA to a market value contract (don't overpay out of desperation).
3) Go into training camp next year with an open competition for the two roster spots.
4) If Ned beats out Darling, so be it. Send Darling to Charlotte. If Darling gets electro-shock therapy and reemerges as an NHL calibre goalie, great.
It's not pretty, but it's probably the best option.
Next Season
Canes - Best UFA and Darling/Ned
Checkers - Darling/Ned and Booth
Everblades - Helvig
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