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Originally Posted by djsFlames
Brad said it himself. We're relying on young players, which equates to inconsistency. Why not invest in a couple "now" vet players that can be relied on to bring their resume to the ice consistently?
I actually think we're a little too far on the young side of the scale at the moment. I wouldn't mind seeing a 30 year old 50 point player being brought in to play on the right side of Monahan and Gaudreau. Last year proved the importance of have veteran guidance for young players, and the kind of results it brings you. Our young guys will come into their own faster with that presence as well.
For once, I'd like to see a couple of Iggy-era type acquisitions. Not because our window is now but because I think it helps us get a bit more out of the young players. A roster full of 20 somethings is going to lack direction and the window to compete will be put off further.
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Young players are inconsistent because they are learning the game. That comes through experience. I don't think another vet is going to change that. Only experience is and we have plenty of vets already. Gio, Stajan, Wideman, Hudler, Frolik, Jones, Raymond, Engelland, Russell, Smid. The whole veteran thing seems to get way overblown around here. Getting a 50 point player is nice and all but what is the cost? Assets? Over-payment? Bad contract in later years?