F-ck that sh!t. F-ck it from top-to-bottom. That's the same kind of mentality that runs guys like Desjardins and Timonen into the ground; both of whom I absolutely love as players, but were used as a #1 far too long. I like Timonen so much as a player I'm glad they signed his old ass for another year. I still think he's a decent player, especially with this defensive corps. But I'm a big believer in using players the right way and I don't think teams do that often enough. Just because a guy isn't what he used to be doesn't mean he is worthless; but it sure as sh!t doesn't mean you should play him like the #1 he used to be. It's moronic. 1. There's the reality of the situation. He's coming off of what is considered a disappointing season. Given that and his salary, if they can even move him, that's something of a minor miracle. If you can trade him then do it, I just don't see why anyone would be interested in him, so I think you have to play it like he's going to be in the line up next year. 2. Try and tell me that a line consisting of a combination Hall, Rinaldo, Rosehill, McGinn, and VanWhateverHisNameIs is better than having VLC in that mix. The whole notion that your 4th line has to consist of guys who "are muckers and gridners (which is a nice way of saying they don't contribute) is fundamentally flawed. You build the best team you can.