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Originally Posted by the8bandarmadillo
Fletcher was afraid of walking into the season without Burns signing an extension (Gaborik was fresh on his mind). Not only that but Burns was traded earlier in the offseason when we could gauge the draft pick coming back.
As well, it sped up the rebuild process a lot quicker, so Fletcher jumped at the opportunity.
Minnesota will need to open a few spots open, so I could see some guys dumped.
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Fletcher doesn't come across as a guy who signs all these players to contracts, to then just give away willy-nilly to get contract space. He works with more purpose than that. He can see just as well as anyone how close this team is coming now, and will work to shore up weak spots.