this makes sense except for the 18-year-old D. What quality are we going to get is the question. We don't need a body what we need is a player that can play. If we are only looking for a body then bring Bonomo up.
I think it depends on how much ice time Horner gets as a D. If he replaces Mews as a D body, we could see him stay until, of course, someone better comes along.
The thing is, I do not see them haggling over. We need a D to replace a D if the team offers a young center; for instance, do you still demand a D. or look for one elsewhere?
If we bring back an 18 year old D-Man, similar to what OS brought back in the Barlow deal (Bedkowski), then we will be a little better off next season with some leadership on the back end. If we end up with a couple ‘08s int he Pinelli and Mews deals then we will definitely need an OA D-Man. That assumes DC doesn’t keep Horner as the OA D-Man. I cannot see that happening but there is a lot of runway still left int he season for perspectives to change.
Make no mistake. Unless Boyd can bring in a couple NCAA commits, this 67’s team is likely to struggle next year. So, I get what you were saying int he other post. No sense in spending but having that extra guy back there they can lean on would be helpful to the rest of the defence as well as Nelson.
I know no one has really mentioned Barlas but I think if Foster goes, Barlas will slide into his spot.
In answer to your trade question, take best trade available. Position shouldn’t matter.
