I like the way the 2nd line is shaping up, but if the B’s are looking to grab a Top 6 F to add to the mix...go West young man.
Three Western teams that are struggling and might be looking to make a “jumpstart” move: LA, ANA, STL.
I don’t want a 30+ veteran player (unless someone like Backes* is going back) and would prefer the B’s “go big” with a young vet like Toffoli or Rakell. Either of these two would be extremely costly I would think?
A guy who might be legitimately available as a “rental” is Silfverberg. He’s 28, in the last year of his deal, and has always seemed like a B’s guy imo. You would give up less for him than Toffoli or Rakell and he’s off to a good start this season even though the team is struggling (3g/4a in 6 games). He’s on IR right now for a broken finger, but isn’t supposed to be out for too long (he was going to try to play through it, but was unable to grip the stick).
For the time being, the team is winning and the young guys (DeBrusk, Heinen, Bjork) appear to be coming around, so I would stand pat.
* If healthy