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Originally Posted by Monahammer
? Barzal has position premium on both of these guys, more consistency at NHL level, and a higher top end than Bratt at least. IMO Bratt is dramatically overexceeding expectations and due to come back down.
I find this a baffling take! I'd want to talk with him about extensions first, but Barzal for Tkachuk is almost a dream in potentially saving the team's future. Lindholm-Barzal as 1-2 centre punch for the next 2 seasons at least.
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I can be educated more on Bratt but I don't see Barzal as a consistent player, and last I saw, neither do NYI fans.
I agree he's a perfect 2C, which is how he started out. Sheltering his defensive duties between Lindy and Backlund would be great. It comes down to how much he wants and whether he re-signs at all. I just saw Bratt as a fit on Sweden west.