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DJones · 06-10-2016, 11:44 AM

Just a random thought that I didn't know where to put on an existing thread. And hell, it's June. Why not.

First off I am of the opinion that we shouldn't go after any UFA's this year and even if we are in the playoffs we should be sellers at the deadline. See what we have at the end of the year and go from there when we have cap space. Obviously that leaves us with a bit of a hole on Bennett's line though.

Pribyl, Ferland, Stajan and Shinkaruk can battle it out for #1 RW while Colborne - Backlund - Frolik can be a solid 3rd line that gets tough minutes. Then I'd like to go with an offensive young line full of rookies and sophomores. They should be able to get some favorable and easier matchups with the other two lines.

Jankowski - Bennett - Dubois/Tkachuk

That would be my dream scenario. I don't know who would be playing center. Brown and then Nylander are my next two draft picks. If the draft pick isn't ready(or Jankowski) keep to the young guy angle. Shinkaruk, Ferland, Pribyl, Porier, Klimchuk, Hathaway. Whoever impresses at the start of the season.

We aren't contending next year, California is still going to be ridiculous. I don't see any reason to overspend on a UFA when we have so many young guys that could potentially have chemistry together.

Edit; Just wanted to say the UFA thing does not apply to goalies. I want a starter haha

06-10-2016, 11:44 AM	#1
DJones First Line Centre Join Date: Apr 2014 Exp:	Second Line Going into Next Year Just a random thought that I didn't know where to put on an existing thread. And hell, it's June. Why not. First off I am of the opinion that we shouldn't go after any UFA's this year and even if we are in the playoffs we should be sellers at the deadline. See what we have at the end of the year and go from there when we have cap space. Obviously that leaves us with a bit of a hole on Bennett's line though. Pribyl, Ferland, Stajan and Shinkaruk can battle it out for #1 RW while Colborne - Backlund - Frolik can be a solid 3rd line that gets tough minutes. Then I'd like to go with an offensive young line full of rookies and sophomores. They should be able to get some favorable and easier matchups with the other two lines. Jankowski - Bennett - Dubois/Tkachuk That would be my dream scenario. I don't know who would be playing center. Brown and then Nylander are my next two draft picks. If the draft pick isn't ready(or Jankowski) keep to the young guy angle. Shinkaruk, Ferland, Pribyl, Porier, Klimchuk, Hathaway. Whoever impresses at the start of the season. We aren't contending next year, California is still going to be ridiculous. I don't see any reason to overspend on a UFA when we have so many young guys that could potentially have chemistry together. Edit; Just wanted to say the UFA thing does not apply to goalies. I want a starter haha Last edited by DJones; 06-10-2016 at 12:03 PM.