VD has legitimate PK utility and size/toughness as a minimum upside. He needs to improve his skating and puck handling, but the margin is there where you can see he might become worth that salary during the term. He's already pretty close to Forbort.What’s better?
Fabbro - 1 year @ 2.5M
Desharnais - 2 years @ 2M
Who’s better and who do you take with contracts into consideration?
Fabbro isn't close to what he's worth now, and would need to take massive steps to stick in the league given neither his offense or defense are good enough for his size. He's being waived from the 32nd team.
Neither player is worth their contract right now but I would take the roster player.