I think Chevy will make a trade and fleece a team that’s in cap trouble for a middle six centre. The McG trade is hopefully for a young soon to be ready nhl D like Mateychuk.
I'd be over the moon for Mateychuk but I don't see McG returning that much.
Maybe a pipe dream but I see Ehlers holding value for CBJ. He could help Laine recover, either by playing with him or just by being his best bud. He played well with Monahan last year so there is a fit there too.
CBJ will absolutely not part with Jiricek easily or cheaply. But I still hold out hope. I would be more than happy with either of those CBJ Dmen in return for Ehlers.
Signing Monahan has to have made one of their young C's expendable. Signed Ehlers + McGroarty for Jiricek + Sillinger. I don't think either team needs to add. On raw value I think CBJ wins. But considering fits all around plus the fact that we are moving 2 disgruntled players I think the value is good both ways.
A Pinto trade just makes so much sense. Theyve got Stutzle and Norris ahead of him at centre so really dont need him, and they do have a need for a winger like McGroarty. Bigger physical guy that can score. McGroarty plus a lower pick or B prospect. Make it happen.
Gross.
He performed well last year in that spot. He is obviously not a long term solution but if Perfetti/Lambert need another year, or just can't make it at C, he is an adequate fill in for 1 year.