Would you deal Lohrei for McGroarty if you signed Sjkei
I get it, it’s imaginary world
Lou & myself had same answer
I can't really answer the original question because I just have not seen McGroaty, only read about him. Maybe he is so good that what follows is moot.
But what I will say is that Lohrei made a strong impression on me in his first season, specifically in the playoffs. His confidence handling the puck was impressive. I kept waiting for him to cough up the puck during one of his dipsy doodle efforts but I didn't see it happen. He reminded me of a much better version of Mike Reilly (I'm not comparing the two, only saying that Lohrei looks like he wants to handle the puck and is confident dekeing his way up ice with it) or Hamilton.
Don't know if the Bruins could offer anything else that could pry away McGroaty. But putting Lohrei in the deal would rob Peter to pay Paul I think, even if you also signed Sjkei. Also, I've said it before, but if Lohrei comes back next season and proves 2023-24 was no mirage, it's hugely valuable to have that skillset on an ELC.
I believe Lohrei could be part of the future core and you have to find ways to add with him. I just don't know if you can do that right now, at least when it comes to younger players who also project to join the core. I think some other teams have a deeper pool of valuable draft picks and prospects to tap to make a McGroaty deal happen.
Didn’t Stamkos resign in like the 11th hour last time he was due for a contract?
Anyways, give him all the monies. Guy still has it.
Yes, he did. Could still happen but it seems to be pointing to free agency this time. But never say never with him staying in Tampa.
