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Originally Posted by McNasty
Not to make it out like he's untouchable but I'm surprised how many people are throwing Matt Read into deals. I realize he's 25, but he's on a 900k cap hit for 2 more years where he'll likely score 20 goals, play multiple positions, and kill penalties.
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When the alternative is Schenn, I have no issue including Read--that's why.
No one is eager to dump him by any stretch, but among our "second-tier" assets--e.g., not Voracek, JVR, Schenn, or Couturier--he's easily the most valuable. Given our thin pool of NHL-ready prospects, his inclusion is probably required with one of the other four to get a star-caliber player.