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I love getting rid of Ehrhoff. Tim Murray said he wants people here who want to be here. Ehrhoff mailed it in the final 30 games of last year faster than a teenager using his snowbird neighbors' address for 10 free Columbia House Cd's....... So...who is out there that could set a good example for a few years in the way they play the game? There aren't world beaters out there, but there are plenty of guys who could keep the room focused and play hard and smart. In no particular order..... Jarome Iginla..... probably has no interest in coming here, but if you want Reinhart to not lose confidence quickly, all the supposed high hockey IQ is going to go to waste when your best options of feeding the puck to are Drew Stafford and Tyler Ennis. He'd be a big money guy to help to the floor. Doubtful. Shawn Thornton.....you could easily offer him 30-50% more than what a contender will and he might actually think about it. If you have a bunch of young guys, you need someone willing to stick up for them. The guy has a Cup and was able to crack minutes on arguably the best team in the league over the past 5 years. Realistic. Matt D'Agostini....he was one of a handful of guys who played his heart out last year for this cluster. He is what he is, but sets a good example on a team with little talent and can play minutes in almost any aspect. Coach respects him. Likely. Cory Sarich.....Always brings effort and is willing to play physical. While not an offensive threat, doesn't skate like he is in quicksand. A guy like Zadorov would appreciate being paired with him as a 2nd pair for a year or two. Reasonable. Willie Mitchell....see Sarich, but with Cups. Might be shot and probably not willing to play for a bottom feeder given his age. Mike Rupp....a crafty vet who would be a huge force in the locker room. A healthy scratch on a contender, he could be a guiding force and a player/coach type. Realistic. Brian Boyle...is still young enough to contribute when the team turns. He is a guy you could overpay for 5 years knowing he would be a good character 3rd/4th liner in the playoffs in his early 30's. Plays the game hard and has shown enough offense over the years that he wouldn't be just a mucker. Possible. Benoit Puliot...still young and has offensive back class. While never coming into his offensive potential, has shown effort and could actually log real minutes on a team like Buffalo. Enough skill and effort that kids could look up to. Possible. Anton Stralman...a perfect target. Still fairly young and versatile on D. He has gotten better each and every year and plays the game like you wish a guy like Tallinder would have. Mobile enough, and for a 6' Swede, he loves contact. He could eat big minutes and would be a great guy to pair with Myers going forward or Ristolainen/Zadorov in a few years. He is probably ready to be a top 4 guy on a top team and could easily be 23-25 minute guy on a bottom feeder. Target. David Moss....a D'Agostini type who is a fringe player on a good team, but has high effort and enough talent to not be foolish. Probable. Steve Ott.....you know There are more talented guys out there, and maybe a Gionta or Moulson will be needed to sign to help get to the floor, but this team could turn into poison quickly if they are as bad as is setting up. It's just going to be hard to get a top guy in here who wants to win and justify the contract you will have to pay them.