None.
With respect to Bouwmeester, first of all, I would rather have the return. Poirier and Smith are our best RW prospects.
But it's not just that. I think having Bouwmeester in the lineup fundamentally changes the way our defense gets played (i.e. ice-time). I would rather Giordano and Brodie get the hard minutes (and no, I don't think you can simply say that Bouwmeester could have 2nd pair minutes).
Also, I like the current work ethic and intensity on the team I always felt that Bouwmeester lacked that next gear - that when you really needed him, he didn't step up to the plate.
Is he better than our current 2nd pairing guys? Definitely. But I am not sure about what would happen to the dynamic of the team if we added him.
I like the direction the rebuild is taking. I'll pass on all those guys, thanks.
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