Official 2024-25 Utah HC Season Discussion.

[Heldig]

Why do you say that? Simashev hasn't played one game in the NHL, Valimaki wouldn't be top six on a playoff team with his play this year. I think out of that group Utah should have a pretty solid top 4, but not sure if I would say top 10 nex year.

Of course we dont know how well Simashev will play. He is big, a fantastic skater and responsible defensively. Playing alongside Durzi means he does not have a lot of offensive responsibilities early on. I am optimistic he can start in the top 6.

The RHS is stacked. Lamoureux was excellent before his injury. If he is your 4th RHD that is a very good problem to have.

Valimaki has not been great. Could be options there including Maata, Cole, Koloynochok or a FA.

 

[larueskee]

Your time on ice leaders for the defense are 1 Sergachev 2 Cole 3 Kesselring 4 Maata. Maata is averaging 21.09 which is 2nd but he has only been here for 41 games.