We have enough "middle 6" guys. I don't think we need Kapanen. He is essentially just another Dube for us. If we're going to get a forward we need a legit top 6 player (65+ point, 20+ goals.).
I don't think we can afford to give up this year first with the uncertainty of our team meshing and the depth of the draft especially for a player who isn't a legit top line player.
If it isn't a rental at the trade deadline we will have to move money out, probably in the form of a D man. With Zadorov stepping up and Kylington hopefully returning at some point I think we can afford to move Hanifin out for next season.
Also at this point will adding another new face after all the huge changes really make things work better in the short term?
I think you need to go big or do nothing until the offseason and see how it pans out.
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