I'd prefer Pinto as 3C with Perron and Amadio. Would have 3 solid scoring lines
I think the proposed Perron - Pinto - Amadio line would be a strong defensive-oriented line that can contribute some points and make a positive contribution to the GF/GF+GA stat, but not a high "scoring" line. Perron and Amadio are too slow and Pinto is not a high-scoring forward.
I think he is better used as our 3C; however, I would be willing to try him there if we need some scoring. I think Gaudette might be a good RD on the first or second line as he is a goal scorer with decent speed.
Pinto had 20 year before last, and 9 in 41 last year, so he's basically a 20 goal 3rd line center. That's pretty solid. Perron usually scores high teens to mid 20's, so not bad for a track record there either. Amadio has averaged over 18 goals per 82 gp the last 3 seasons as well.
He has earned multiple millions; I expect him to want $5M over 2 seasons rather than one season, assuming he still wants to play.
Yes, Giroux is likely to start regressing at his age and its possible he will regress to a $3M level; however, I think he will still want to be well-paid at $5M per season.
Agreed. A one-year signing of a vet RD to play this season. Next season, I think Yak will be here as 3RD with JBD as #7. Hamonic will be gone.
Thaaaat I'm not betting on this year lol, especially with 2 of them having goose eggs 10 games in, just highlighting that all 3 at least do have a history of putting the puck in the net at a decent clip for a 3rd liner.
Hamonic is not an everyday nhl defensemen let alone playing on the top pairing
I must say that after all the hoopla and even Trotz spoke openly about their location/tax advantages benefitting them this summer with all the signings, I am kind of enjoying it not working out for them.
If they were to rebuild, they'd be in a pretty good position. Josi and Forsberg are the only NMCs and could fetch them nice returns. They've got enough vets signed long term to insulate young players and they've got 3 first round picks this year.
I don’t think Fabbro is much of an upgrade on JBD, especially at triple the salary.
Doubt it. Preds already have 3 firsts and 2 seconds next year - they're in win now(ish) mode with those signings. They need to improve their bottom 6 fwds and bottom 3 D in a bad way (Lauzon getting top 4 minutes is not a recipe for success), plus Sissons and Novak are hurt so they are weak down the middle. If anything, Trotz is likely to be the one dealing draft picks this year despite him stating he'll let the young guys play. The Sens could likely cash in on that if they wanted to, but to what benefit?
I like how you said the Preds already have picks....not that we can't afford to give ours away.
I'd try Gaudette with Brady-Stu first at the moment.
