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djsFlames · 08-22-2022, 02:29 PM

I'd agree that they're one big winger away from being on the level of COL, STL, CAR and the Florida teams (maybe just TBL now

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If you sign Kessel to a ~2 million contract at the very least, you'll make up some of that gap which might give them a fighting chance.

I think they need one more option at wing who is established. I think if you trade Hanifin for that player, it would need to be a very good one to justify subtracting from an elite top 4.

I do like Kylington much better with Tanev than with Zadorov, so moving Hanifin at least allows them to roll with what they know works well.

Hopefully Pelletier can also be a shot in the arm for the third line offensively as well.

08-22-2022, 02:29 PM	#189
djsFlames Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jun 2012 Exp:	I'd agree that they're one big winger away from being on the level of COL, STL, CAR and the Florida teams (maybe just TBL now) If you sign Kessel to a ~2 million contract at the very least, you'll make up some of that gap which might give them a fighting chance. I think they need one more option at wing who is established. I think if you trade Hanifin for that player, it would need to be a very good one to justify subtracting from an elite top 4. I do like Kylington much better with Tanev than with Zadorov, so moving Hanifin at least allows them to roll with what they know works well. Hopefully Pelletier can also be a shot in the arm for the third line offensively as well.