Like someone mentioned, I could see Sharp end up here, or Williams (as UFA). Sharp is costly and could be sort of semi-replaced internally by CHI with cheaper contracts.
Both have decent size, can/will line up on the right side, shoot right, produce when it matters and play solid 2-way hockey. Sharp, signed for two years - doable for sure. Williams on the other hand is probably looking for term.
Hodgson, no thanks.
Malkin, yes please, but at what cost? We're looking at Monahan/Bennett + 1st + prospect + roster player (likely winger, perhaps Colborne or similar). Hmmm, on second thought.
Franson, yea, but he's going to cost an arm and a leg + term.
As well as Wideman, Russel and Engelland played for us I still think we need a solid #3 to anchor that second pairing and/or handle extra minutes when necessary. Do you like Oduya, yea I do (sorry, had to). Again, pricey and will likely want term (he's 33).
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