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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Something has to give on the main roster at some point. Too many kids pushing for spots. Ferland should be back soon enough.
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I've said it before, this whole season is pure, sweet gravy. And something will give, I just dont know when.
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I actually wonder if Granlund's goal against Toronto is what saved him. Don't get me wrong, I love what Granlund has brought thus far, but with all the vets, we need a 3rd/4th liner more than we need a top-nine centre right now.
It does seem pretty obvious at the moment that a couple vets are likely to be traded close to the deadline to bring these kids back up. Good problem to have.
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Great problem to have. Now they just have to time it right. If they're in the playoffs at the deadline what do they do? Stay the course and keep everyone for depth?
Or take some risks and flip some vets for assets when their value is at its peak and then roll with the kids?
The trade deadline is going to take some serious stones from management.
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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
Jooris bumped out Setoguchi's for his roster spot, so that shows that Ferland/Baertschi/Granlund can do the same.
Treliving has kept his word; if you earn the roster spot, he will make room for you.
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Very true, but at the same time he has to wait until the timing is right to try and maximize value and return.
Obviously Setoguchi was worthless, but the same isnt entirely true of other people who may have to make way.