Ferland definitely has that long term potential, but I think it will take a while. Bouma, I'm not as sure. He seems like a great bottom six guy, but I don't think the overall talent is there to be a bona fide top 6 guy. He may slot in there out of necessity, but that's only because of a lack of options IMO.
And with Raymond, I named him more out of a "wouldn't it be nice if he put it together" kind of way. I should have been clearer about that. He has the skating and the hands to be a top 6 guy. He just can't be consistent enough to be a viable medium/long term option.
It would solve some short term problems if things clicked for him this season though.
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