Streit was a third pair defenseman this year. He's still very useful on the PP but he's just not good enough in his own zone to be worth the money he is asking for. 3 yrs/ 15 mil is an extremely generous offer for someone who's play is on the decline. If someone is stupid enough to tie up more money and years than that on a 35+ contract then let them. The Isles will be fine; they have one of the deepest pools of D prospects in the league. It really won't be difficult to fill in a bottom pair offensive defenseman.

All together now : p-h-i-l-l-y...