I don't think any of Brouwer, Lazar or Hathaway are good enough to be in the lineup regularly.
We have 11 forwards that will in all likelihood play pretty much every game when healthy. I do believe Dube, Foo or Mangiapane will prove a better option to round out the regular 12 forward group. This would leave the 2 extra spots for players like Lazar, Hathaway and Brouwer.
Brouwer is probably the best player of those 3 but does it really matter if he isn't going to dress most nights anyways?
The whole point is we should sign Hanafin to a long-term deal as he is a key piece to the future of our blueline. 4 of the other top 6 guys are at least 27 years old and the rest, including a 24 year old Kulak, are still trying to establish themselves.
It would seem wise to lock him up for longer at 21 years old and already having 3 successful seasons under his belt. He's only going to get better and the price goes up.
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