People referencing Leblanc, Hertle, Couture as hearth players, these are players the sharks drafted. I felt our most heart and best players in the series came from the young guys, Hathaway, Bennett, Anderson, thought Valamaki looked great. Maybe what we need isnt to bring in another James Neal and chase that elusive gritty experienced vet. Maybe we need to start shipping out older guys, get more draft picks, stock the cupboard with young players with heart to complement a pretty good mid 20's core. It doesnt take 5 years to develop a forward anymore. Id move Brodie for a pick, move Frolik and Janko for mid round picks, then call it a summer.
Tkachuck-Lindholm-Bennett
Gaudreau-Monahan-Neal (selke line)
Dube-Backlund-open spot for rookie/cheap FA signing
Mangiapane-Ryan-Hathaway
Gio-Anderson
Valamaki-Hamonic
Hanafin-Kylington
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