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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Here's how I would approach the off-season. This starts with the assumption that the team is not going to re-build, including because Darryl Sutter is the coach. They are going to go for it at least one more years. I'm also not going to suggest specific trades, as those are always guesses. I also think there is very little chance BT is fired. Almost none.
- Starts with Johnny and your confidence to sign him. I'm going to assume he re-signs. if he doesn't everything else is out the window.
- I would look hard at moving Tkachuk if you can get a good return. If you handle that right I think you can extend this team's contending window
- I think you have to give some young players a chance on the roster next season: Pelleiter, Mackey for sure.
- Therefore you start to look at who you re-sign and who you don't. Zadarov probably walks. Gudbransson I try to re-sign. Gudbransson + Mackey as your final pairing next year.
- I make Tanev the captain
- I try to re-sign Jarnkrok. He didn't produce but the team needs good two-way players and I think he is that. If he wants to be here at a affordable rate I try to get him to sign
- I hope that Lucic retires. He's done. He can't skate at the NHL pace.
- I have no idea to do with Monahan
- I wouldn't be opposed to selling high on Eat Bread. You can't overpay him or Kylington. But Kylington remains an intriguing guy that I think has another step if he can just calm down. His skills are fairly unique.
- I think the team needs a guy like Joe Pavelski, or Corey Perry. A veteran who just KNOWS how to play in the playoffs. Maybe a guy like Ondrej Palet who is a pending free agent. Would LOVE to take another run at Kadri but I don't know if that's realistic. But if you trade Tkachuk...maybe?
I think we'll see a big move this off-season involving one big name. But other than that, i think the team will be given another chance under Sutter. I think they DID take a step this season, but I'm not confident they have another one to take. We'll see I guess.
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Pretty much an exact breakdown on how I see it too. Tkachuk left me really unimpressed. Captain material? Pfff nope. Mange I sell high on for sure.
Hanifin I just can't stand anymore too soft.