2C or not 2C?

[Sorinth]

It's kind of funny how Cozens gets brought up as a when he's on pace for 42 points, and Byfields pacing for 48 points meanwhile in Dach's final 23 games paced for 46 points.

For the record I'm not against going after either of those guys, but be real they are projects/gambles in much the same way keeping Dach and hoping for the best is would be.

 

[HuGort]

As Hamlet famously said, “We’re F***ed.” We cannot be serious cup contenders without a legitimate #2 center.

Others have argued that the same holds true for the right side of our D. But at least we have Rein-O and Mailloux in the pipeline who might hit and, though not ideal, a left D can play on right side.

I love Beck but can’t see him as a true 2C and while Hage might get there, he is too young to fit Suzy’s window, ie by the time he’s a 2C, Nick will likely be too old to be a 1C.

Sure we can wait for the Demigod, Hage, Fowler, Slaf window, but a playoff series win this decade would be nice.

I just don’t see how we get it done. Overpay? Sure. But Bennet? Does he even get to free agency and can you bet 7 years on him? RFAs? Sebastian Aho says Hi. Does anyone trade a quality center in his 20s? Even for 3 first round picks (ours, Calgary’s and the one coming for Evans and Armia)?

The Prince of Denmark and I would love some optimism. Neither Rosencrantz nor Guildenstern can play down the middle.

A top 6 center near impossible to acquire

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

A top 6 center near impossible to acquire

It really is... Just looking at the list it's not gonna be easy.

I'd love to get as good a center as possible - another number one. Having two on the same team would be incredible. But apart from Crosby - who is likely not moving - I can't think of anyone.

Another option would be to try Demidov at center. That's still the dream. If he could handle center and we have him and Suzuki? That'd be incredible and solve a lot of problems.

 

[BozoTheClown]

Either get a vet stop gap like Stamkos, or trade for younger and proven talent. But to do that, HFboarders, it will mean that young talent and high draft picks go the other way. No Ryder, Halak +2nd here. Time to suffer on this board! Are you ready for this?

We gave away 3 1st, 2 2nd and a 3rd round picks for bottom 6 players in Dvorak, Dach and Newhook.
I wonder which one player we could have obtained with all those picks.

Best way to obtain a top center is probably to get lucky like the Suzuki trade.

 

[HuGort]

If we win tonight going to be more pressure to make a deal.

It really is... Just looking at the list it's not gonna be easy.

I'd love to get as good a center as possible - another number one. Having two on the same team would be incredible. But apart from Crosby - who is likely not moving - I can't think of anyone.

Another option would be to try Demidov at center. That's still the dream. If he could handle center and we have him and Suzuki? That'd be incredible and solve a lot of problems.