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Instant Analysis: David Schlemko is a smart addition to the roster

Marc Bergevin has made it known that he’s in the market for help on the defensive side of the puck. While he’s looking for someone to play alongside Shea Weber, his acquisition of David Schlemko is one to be commended. He’s on a very affordable deal at 2.1 million dollars per year, and with three years left can provide some stability for the Habs on the back end. Also given the likely role he’ll be playing his lower cap hit makes him a far better option than the departed Alexei Emelin, and that’s not taking into account his actual on ice play.