The next move after that is to trade LeBanc to Buffalo for a 2nd Rounder in next years draft and the Ben Bishop contract. Lebanc has fallen out of favor with the organization due to his poor play for 2 seasons and was relegated to the 4th line before he was hurt. By ridding yourself of his $4.75mm salary and getting Bishops $4.9mm LTIR Relief, you now have money to sign Ferraro to a 3 year bridge deal and the rest of your lineup spots.
- hockeygm
Why would Buffalo do that? Two years of washed up Leblanc at that cost and give up a 2nd rounder! Bishop only has a year left. Buffalo has to get something in the deal.