Blech, both players are lukewarm.
I feel like we should not be expecting major moves at this stage.
For one we don’t have many assets to trade, or at least not many that we should trade.
Second we should not be in the market for high value rentals. This team is just hitting its stride. Moves should be calculated and any higher value asset acquired should be part of a long term solution. The offseason is the best time to make those moves.
So to me that leaves guys that are a bit more under the radar that could help our depth and help us push the pace for the remaining stretch.
To me Tanev/Donato type players are exactly what we should be going for at this stage. Guys that know their role, that can play around the lineup and help us roll 4 lines. Tanev hits like a truck and can put a puck in the net in limited minutes, plus he’s reliable defensively, PKs, and is well liked by all accounts in Seattle. He plays with speed and great on the cycle, which is something we lack right now. To me he’d be a perfect fit here.
Also Norris is not getting moved. Let him play out the year and if he plays like he has the last few ganes you need to keep him. He’s the perfect 2C that plays with speed, has a great shot, reliable defensively, plays with an edge and PKs. If ever he gets moved it’ll be in the offseason and unless we get a better player I don’t see it. We need to keep our depth at center. I would not be surprised if Batherson is moved though for someone who’s maybe a bit more well-rounded, again this would be an offseason move.
If I’m Staios I’m 100% targetting guys like Tanev, Donato, Armia and then a solid 3rd pair defensemen.