I'm always top 40. I came in 42nd last year with only 1 goalie, Quick. He went out for the season, in the first period of the first game. I would've won, otherwise. Same this year with Price and Rask... but I'm gaining really fast, as they're healthy.
No, a box draft... pick a player from each box, if you draft well and stay healthy, you'll have a good shot. So far today, I've picked up 5 points on 1st. I was 70 points back, now I'm 18. We just hit the mid season mark, I'm happy, I'm that tight.
Sign Josh, is the obvious answer here. The remaining funds doesn't affect an extension this year.
Edit: Birds can still sign players, is what I'm saying.