As you said, we agree on most things. My argument is that we have Whitehead, who stats-wise is superior to Barlas at center.
We are going into next year, and if DC gets his way, it will be the 3 OA at center and Whitehead left to rot. Then in 26/27 when this team should have a few solid lines, we will have no centers ready for the second line, let alone the first line. You can not develop a team like that. Whitehead has played 3rd line center all year, and now all of a sudden Barlas (who I would not bring back) is better than him. Fine put Barlas on a line with him but you still have to play Whitehead at center so that he is ready. This all comes down to DC desire to win instead of develop players at this stage.
Rebuilding teams go through this we have seen it before. How do you think Weekes felt getting traded to the 67's. Players kow this is a bad team no one has to tell them and do you really think they feel they have a chance against Brantford.
on a side note, this showed up on my computer
NHL to meet with CHL, other junior leagues
drafting and signing limits
USHL
CHL no expansion
I think there are going to be some changes before the draft that will affect Mews and his decision along with the NCAA and CHL rules
The interesting on point is the 4 years I wonder if they make that deal if that would mean you could get drafted and instead of reporting to the ECHL after you do yor OA year, you culd play CIAU. So a kid could get 2 years university in Canada at the CHL expense then play pro