deadhead
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- Feb 26, 2014
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As usual, too much is read into these moves.
They're rebuilding, 2027-28 has been the target, that hasn't changed (when the 2025 draft will be NHL ready). So everything is done in that context, not winning this season or rushing prospects.
Andrae had a hot start, but got beat up a bit and was struggling.
Drysdale was struggling, had a hot streak on his return, then got put with Zamula and struggled.
Briere have to take into account options, roster limitations and potential trades this spring.
Andrae will be back up at some point, question is who you pair with him at RHD if you trade Risto.
And who do you pair with Drysdale?
Two raw young D-men on the same pair is asking for trouble and can hinder development.
They've paired Andrae/Grans in LHV last night. They might keep them together and promote them together in the spring if they move Risto. Not sure Zamula is in their long-term plans.
York - Sanheim
Seeler - Drysdale
Andrae - Grans/Zamula
They're rebuilding, 2027-28 has been the target, that hasn't changed (when the 2025 draft will be NHL ready). So everything is done in that context, not winning this season or rushing prospects.
Andrae had a hot start, but got beat up a bit and was struggling.
Drysdale was struggling, had a hot streak on his return, then got put with Zamula and struggled.
Briere have to take into account options, roster limitations and potential trades this spring.
Andrae will be back up at some point, question is who you pair with him at RHD if you trade Risto.
And who do you pair with Drysdale?
Two raw young D-men on the same pair is asking for trouble and can hinder development.
They've paired Andrae/Grans in LHV last night. They might keep them together and promote them together in the spring if they move Risto. Not sure Zamula is in their long-term plans.
York - Sanheim
Seeler - Drysdale
Andrae - Grans/Zamula