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Question 5) You have a magic wand, who’s contract do you eliminate from the books?

Greg Johnson – Normally I would say Corey Perry, even though I still love the way he plays. At a cap hit if $8.625 million, he’s way overpaid. But at least he contributes. Ryan Kesler has four years left on his contract. The last two years were never going to be worth the $6.875 million cap hit. And it looks like he’ll miss most or all of the coming season. If I was rubbing a lamp, I’d burn one wish on recapturing that cap space for some speed and scoring up front.

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Ed Stein – I go the opposite way that Greg does on this one. I keep Kesler over Perry. First of all Perry’s recent production isn’t worth the annual cap hit of $8.625M per year. Next, if everyone is healthy, I can count more on Kesler in a defensive role, than a declining Corey Perry. Finally, if Kesler’s hip issues are that bad, he could be a regular visitor to long-term injured reserve and the Ducks have some cap relief. Perry’s contract gone and Kesler on LTIR opens up $15.5M.

Jacob Robles – Ritchie’s contract. I’m not too impressed with his play. He’s young so I kind of give him a pass because not everyone is gonna be a stud right away. But, he needs to become more disciplined because frankly, it’s tiring watching him consistently take dumb penalties.

Chris Bushell – One contract to be rid of I’d agree with is Nick Ritchie. I know he’s an RFA and with that, I wouldn’t resign him or sign and trade. This kid, I know, is still young but he’s invisible more often than not and when he is seen, he’s in the box. I’ve seen him enough times to put Roy or Steel with Henrique and Kase.

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