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Originally Posted by Monahammer
I dont want tod trade Kuz until we really know what we've got. That means at least next season- have to see him after the hot streak from trade winds down and through a lower phase.
But imo, huberdeau- x - Kuzmenko has the potential to be one of the best o lines in the league. Need to solve for x outside our current roster.
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The missing player may be someone ether surprisingly easy to acquire or even someone in the system. Huberdeau succeeded with some real scrubs in Florida, which was why I was always so shocked players in Calgary were having such awful chemistry with him.
Kuzmenko has solid offensive skills in his own right and is the trigger man.
Maybe they just need someone to stand at the net and bat in garbage and pull pucks from there corner. Hate to break up the Kadri/Zary, but I would like to see Zary try. Otherwise bring in a guy like Duclair or Marchment (but slightly better hopefully).
Whoever it is, Conroy seems like the guy to go out looking for it. His ability to access chemistry and team needs is light years ahead of BT's. BT could pick talented guys, but there was always so much uncertainty about how they would fit into the team. Conroy made a career, as a player, out of finding chemistry with star wingers. Those skills are clearly translating into success as a GM.