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I think the fans screaming trade Kuzmenko probably think teams are lining up with huge packages to offer because he has a cheap contract. They also don't consider any of these factors:
1) Kuz has only played 47 games in the NHL
2) Kuz has no NHL playoff experience
3) Kuz has the luxury of playing alongside Petey
4) Kuz has the luxury of playing on PP1
Kuzmenko was never going to return a big package like some people were dreaming about. It's nice to dream I guess...
People are also looking at guys like Hagel and Goodrow as 'cheap contract = massive value!' when most of the value with those guys came from the fact that they were under contract for multiple years at a bargain basement price.
Most teams can find ways to fit most rental players under the cap.