Really there is no hurry to trade him. We are well under the cap. He still has 2 years left before his next RFA stint. What will be telling is if Beeker goes the 3 year with Leo and McTavish. Terry I get as to why he gave him a 7 year as he was closer to UFA status. But if you think about it, it's a brilliant move if Beeker continues with it. Because A, they get to evaluate the player for 3 years. B, instead of players getting a 8 year deal when they are 19 or 20, pretty much taking them to 29-30 after their entry level and 8 year deal is done. Beeker would have them through entry level, then 3 years (so 6 years) and if he gives them a 8, 14 total years. Taking them through their prime low 30's.
Also, another thing is if they do get that Right shot top 6 (Stamkos rumors were out there, and he would fit perfectly, mentor, old so short term like 3 year contract, he's a big guy, huge on the PP). The Ducks would have a legitimate 3 dangerous lines to work from. Even if say Z was moved to the 3rd line. You can't tell me that a line of Z, Lundestrom, Terry would not absolutely shred other teams 3rd lines.