Whatever Don Sweeney does will be out of left field and probably shocking. He's been thinking outside the box lately IMO. That may be good or bad, but I'm full of anticipation to see how he handles this off-season and all of the questions hugely centering around the cap, whether DK and/or PB is back next season, and if he can sign a few players with snarl and truculence. That's a huge "ask" with the Cap the way it is but if you're giving up talents like Hall, maybe fill the entertainment void with some ill-mannered youngsters. Not sure and too lazy to look up but a guy like Gudas can do wonders for the attitude of other young teammates/D-men IMO. I think given the idea that Ullmark may be traded, if we have Swayman and Bussi, two young goalies, they'd probably appreciate the job that a Gudas type could bring to the blueline and especially in clearing the crease.
The Spoked B has been getting pushed around a little too much the last several years and it's time that it's also dealt with. Tkachuk-type players are the missing ingredient every year and this year's playoffs proved it (notwithstanding Monty's f-ups) etc. but having little/no physical answers is a fatal flaw in the playoffs.
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