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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
There are a lot of good bottom-pairing options available this summer. I'd like Treliving to re-sign Stone, and then sign three more guys to be the 5/6/7s.
Of the available UFAs, these are some pretty attractive potential options:
Michael Del Zotto (5) RHD
Trevor Daley (5) LHD
Paul Postma (5/6) RHD
John-Michael Liles (6) LHD
Chad Ruhwedel (6/7) RHD
Steve Kampfer (7) RHD
More are here: https://capfriendly.com/browse/free-...efense/ufa/asc
I think Giordano-Hamilton are made even better by the awesome depth behind them. Brodie-Stone would be a decent top pair on half of the league's teams. Engelland is a decent #4 at best. Mike Kostka went from being a #6 on a playoff team in Ottawa to a #10/11 here. It's crazy how much depth this team has on D, and the UFA class this summer with go further to strengthen that. |
Kostka was not the number 6 in Ottawa? He hasn't even played in the NHL this year. In fact, they have used 10 d men this year and he hasn't been one of them. And to be honest, none of those defenders you listed would be an upgrade on what we currently have in my opinion.
Our depth isn't terrible right now, but I don't think it's the best in the league or anything. I'm still not overly comfortable with Kulak, Wotherspoon, or Wideman in the line up.