With Rask and Bergeron likely getting extensions, they probably want a little more cap flexibility. I get letting Horton walk, but I'd be questioning the Seguin move if it happens. They don't score as it is. Besides, I don't think there a need to really panic. The cap will go back up next year...
Yeah, I was actually going to counter whoever you said w/Lecavalier because you won't have to commit long term (forget what he says) or give up assets. They have the cap space.
I think using Phaneuf as a scapegoat is just as bad as doing it to Reimer. Phaneuf was never worth his contract, but he's no scrub defender. He needs a better defenseman to cover his mistakes. Franson was/is not that guy.