Everyone forgets the Benn money was already spent on Mikko. We were WAY over the cap once fully healthy in the playoffs. Benn will be less than 3. Also, I don't see how we sign Granlund at this point. He will want (and likely get) $5MM+.
Also, not you but above, anyone complaining about term of the Duchene contract needs to focus on the AAV as it's great value. 82 points last year. He could have probably gotten 13 or 14 for a 2 year deal somewhere else. I bet he could have gotten 5+ AAV on a 4 year deal somewhere else. On a fringe playoff team or a young team that needs a veteran presence to take the next step, he would have been paid accordingly. He wanted to stay in Dallas and compete, so it's a deal that works for both sides. Worst case scenario we can buy him out of year 4 if productivity drops off. Great interview yesterday on the Ticket yesterday FYI. Highly recommend on the Sportsday App.
I'm guessing absent some huge move (a Robo offer we can't refuse), next piece of work is trying to see if anyone will take Dumba if we throw in a pick we got for Marchment yesterday, and if not, buying that out. That was a terrible signing last summer (and we all thought that was likely the case at the time). Can't win em all.
I think someone asked if any young prospects are expected to make the jump, I think there is chatter Hryckowian might be next man up to take a roster spot.