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JTech780 · 10-09-2022, 02:03 PM

Hopefully Valimaki can get his career back on track, injuries really derailed what was looking like a promising career.

Bemstrom and Leason are two guys I would take a look at claiming. I think Leason is probably the better fit as Sutter is probably looking for more size in the top 9. Leason had good defensive metrics last year and still only 23.

I do wonder if they take a shot at Gauthier, I wouldn’t because there is very little hockey sense or defensive awareness there. That being said the size and skating ability is intriguing.

10-09-2022, 02:03 PM	#234
JTech780 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Aug 2011 Exp:	Hopefully Valimaki can get his career back on track, injuries really derailed what was looking like a promising career. Bemstrom and Leason are two guys I would take a look at claiming. I think Leason is probably the better fit as Sutter is probably looking for more size in the top 9. Leason had good defensive metrics last year and still only 23. I do wonder if they take a shot at Gauthier, I wouldn’t because there is very little hockey sense or defensive awareness there. That being said the size and skating ability is intriguing.