One thing that was debated last game in our section was of the 8 D that are still on the roster, and assuming they go with 7, who is moved out either via trade or demotion?
Initially, I figured Roberts was the easy choice to be a candidate to play around 20 games here and the rest at the B level. I know it was only an ex game, and my first look at his play, but it wouldn't surprise me to see him kept around full time.
Had Smith still been behind the bench, I'd quickly assume DiPerna would be moved on considering the press box time he's seen in his time here. But with the new staff, he may have a new "lease on life" so to speak. IMO, he should never have saw the press box time he saw under Smith and I feel he'll be kept on.
Easily, Hora and Sergeev are locks. The same with Brosnan as we dealt for him. If we include DiPerna, that gives us 4 graduating D-men on the roster. Unless we're a top contender, that may be too many since the likes of Blaisdell, Hall and Allen need the development going forward.
If DiPerna proves to evolve into the player he was projected to become when he was chosen in the second round or the draft, it would be tough to move him. For me, I see a big three or DiPerna, Hora and Sergeev. I feel Hall and Allen have to play period. Blaisdell is the only '97 birthdate on the blue line and should be our PP QB next year.
I haven't seen him play yet, but could Brosnan be the guy who maybe, when all is said and done, prove to be the odd man out? Has he impressed or has he just been ok.
In any case, I'm assuming Hall will sit for a few games after the match penalty. Has there been a ruling on that from the league yet?
. Apparently he is a dynamic high speed, highly skilled kid.
