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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm
Not knowing who is a FA in 2010, I don't think they are getting anyone to replace Lidstrom. He's irreplaceable. The best they can hope for is Rafalski, Kronwall and Stuart all step up, as well as one ofMeech and Erricsson being able to fill a 2nd pairing role.
I didn't realize Draper was making that little (comparatively to other players), but I guess he's also been taking a discount to stick around. Other 3rd line centers, the Matt Cullens of the world, are getting $3M.
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Yeah, there is no replacing Lidstrom. It's not going to happen. I have no idea what potential "big name" defensemen will be FAs either.
It will be interesting to see what they do with that money. They may need to finally invest in some goaltending. They really have been doing this on the cheap ever since the cap was put in place. Right now, they are spending only $2.1M on Osgood/Conklin. So, maybe the split it between defense and goaltending or divy it up among all positions. It will be interesting.
The Wings' mid-ranged guys are Cleary, Filpulla, and Holmstrom, who is quite the bargain at $2.5M.
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