That would have been nice, and the type of move everyone wants their GM to make I think.
Now I hope they try and find the next "pre breakout" McMichael.![]()
That's always the goal and perfect situation.
Getting players not only a cheap deal relative to potential production in their breakout -- but also them not having trade protection and then having the flexibility with being an RFA.
You'll pay more but if the opportunity presents itself it's much more beneficial to the team than the stop gap C for a year or two you are hoping won't break down or fall off a cliff production wise.
Finding them and facilitating the deal is the hard part, of course.