Do people just not think Larkin is capable of being a 1C? I keep hearing that we need a 1C, but I feel we already have that. If we are going by just points the kid ranks 31st among all forwards, and he ranks 15th among centers. Kid may never be a Hart Trophy winner, or a top 5 Center, but he appears to be heading into the direction of Top 15 Center in the league. Only 5 teams can have a top 5 center, or less if its a Crosby/Malkin situation.
If we can land a center who is a high end 2C to play under Larkin, I think we are set, and I would bet we land that in this years draft. To me the biggest piece we need is the 1D position. I do think Trouba is coming here once he becomes a UFA, obviously not a sure thing but that is what my gut tells me. If we can land him, keep developing Chowolski/Hronek and just draft one more to 4 or ideally top 2 guy, I think we become a team that is taken seriously.