I didn't mention skill guys because it is too soon to determine exactly who is going to be available. Someone like Clarkson could also fit in the skilled leader type as well, but the Devils are likely to keep him. However, a guy like Nystrom is someone that everyone is very familiar with both as a person and as a player. He did play all three positions at various points in time with Calgary, so it's not like he'd be pigeon holed as a LWer. He wears his heart on his sleeve and gives 100% all the time.
I know that the kids have been playing like that, but getting another guy that fits that mold helps to reinforce that kind of attitude, and if there is ever something that you want to reinforce is effort and determination.
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