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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Is there the will and direction to trade Hudler? Cammalleri? Wideman? Butler? Smith? Stempniak? Stajan? Horak? Byron? or somehow move them along.
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The expectation of most posters here is that guys like Cammalleri, Stempniak, and Stajan will be gone either at the trade deadline, or let go in FA. I don't see Wideman going anywhere as he is our PP quarterback. Horak, Byron, and Smith are all currently fighting for a spot, and if better players are found, they will play in the AHL.
The team is obviously not going to be rebuilt in a day, and I think that if Cammalleri is moved at the deadline as expected, Gaudreau won't have trouble finding a place to play at the end of next season, and the team the season after that will likely look significantly different again, with Gaudreau fitting in on a line with the likes of Monahan.
Horak is an interesting case. If he can't find a way to increase his weight to 200 - 210 lbs, he's going to have trouble sticking. He has the defensive awareness to play a 3rd line shutdown role, but not the size and strength needed. He's listed as 6' so he should be able to reach 200lbs with proper nutrition.