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On paper that sounds good but let’s assume for the sake of argument that the players have no intention of resigning with the Jets and the current offers are not acceptable.
If we can’t get reasonable value this summer then so be it. I don’t worry about the distraction if we have to start next season with Schiefele and Hellebuyck. Jets have lived through distractions in the past and will live through them in the future. Its part of the dynamics of professional sports teams.
Jets can’t fully control this because they need a market place to swap assets. The Summer is not over yet so we’ll see how it plays out.
Agree with the bolded - but I really don't want to start the season with Scheif and Helle not extended. There is just way too much risk of losing both for nothing. Injury, playing poorly so the offers only get worse, playing well so we are in PO contention.
I have to wonder just how bad the offers can possibly be? I mean, look at Buffalo's goalies. I can't believe they are actually going to go with Levi as the starter at this point. A man with a total of 7 pro appearances, not just NHL, pro at any level. His first 2-3 games he looked great. The last 4-5 not nearly so good.
Besides the risk to a season when they are supposed to take a big step up there is also the risk of rushing Levi. If not Levi their starter is Comrie.
Buffalo has sufficient cap space even before subtracting cap in the return for Helle. They have pieces they can spare that would have to be attractive to Jets. So how can they not make a good offer?
Scheifele has his warts but he is still a legitimate 1C on a cheap contract for the first year. He would be an upgrade on half the teams in the league, at least. A real difference maker on quite a few. I think Boston is the poster boy for needing a 1C. They would want to send some salary back. They need cheap depth. We have some players we could add to sweeten the pot and replace the more expensive players we take. Lots of flexibility on Jets part should enable a deal good for both teams.