It's certainly a decision to not take lightly. I am of the mindset where we sign him for something that, maybe even 5 years x $4. Keep a presumably disgruntled Nemec in Utica next year too. See where we are at after, I'd imagine looking to move Hamilton might be the step after next season should they go this route.
I think end of this season is the right time to move Dougie. I’m wondering if Fitz could find a team to take Hamilton on spec similar to how the Devs took Subban despite being near the end of his career. He had 3x9 remaining like Hamilton albeit at 29 instead of 31. He was coming off a down year where he got hurt whereas as of right now Hamilton is on pace for his second best year
Even if it ends up being a 2 and a B prospect it frees up space in the NHL for whoever is more prepared between Casey and Nemec - and honestly without Hamilton I’d be happy bringing up either of them since there will be an opening on one of the PP units - and leaves the team with more than enough cap to re-sign Kovacevic who I think could get a 4x6 or 5x5 if the season ended today.
Also gives the Devils back some resources that they can use to rebuild the prospect pool or leverage in a trade. Thoughts?
