EvenSteven
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I’m not sure I’d trade for an import for the sake of having one. But if there’s a team out there who has three decent ones who has to move one, grabbing their cast off at a good price makes sense. As far as Sale goes, I see him mirroring Mesar’s stint in the league. Struggle somewhat in the first year getting used to the league, and then excelling in the second year. If Seattle sees it that way too and returns him, he could be a good trade chip for us at the deadline. Maybe even an import for import deal where we get a younger import with upside in return.On Sale:
Him going to the AHL is a real possibility (good that you point out that important factor). Not having an import come over and sign doesn't help this situation. Does MM need to spend a pick(s) to trade for a (cheap ?!) import ...... if one exists ?
On the OA situation:
The line-up shown is young, but keep in mind that I did not pencil in Misaljevic, Swick, or Andonovski. Quite likely at least one or two, and maybe even all three start the season on this line-up - especially if Hlcar is already listed on Cambridge's line-up as KRanger pointed out (Thanks for that piece of info). That way Hlcar maybe gets a half season to further work on his skating and overall game at that lower level before making the next step in the 2nd half. Of course I have no idea if this is the case, and that's complete speculation on my part.
On Ellinas at center:
Yeah, this is a real possibility - and maybe even quite likely. I was debating on whether or not to show that, but was trying to somewhat show a balance on positions. But good point. If a team needs goals, this may make more sense. I guess my question then becomes, does 19 year-old Mercer remain on the 3rd line? I suppose it is certainly possible, and may even make more sense doing that and then add some youngsters to his wings (?)
Not sure what the saturation of the OA group was back then, but we got OA Justin Nolet from Sarnia on the cheap during the preseason. Can we get a comparable OA D this year? An OA for OA where Miseljevic goes to a team flush with D?
I’d be 100% comfortable with Ellinas at center. Mercer and Romano would be my middle six centers. They’d get about the same five on five ice time. But once you factor in Romano likely on PP one, and Mercer on the first PK unit, everybody’s happy as far as ice goes.