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Richard - that's a pretty sound summary.
I think the best route is to give Tangradi a solid chance to show if he can make a contribution next to Malkin and Neal. Not 2 games or two weeks. I know it's a shorter season but Malkin and Neal would be fine with me next to them for a few weeks and it can be addressed by the deadline if he's not working out.
Bennett appears to be a good one. But I think he might benefit more from being the man in WBS for this season and starting next year in Pittsburgh, more than he'd contribute here.
FYI, Bombulie has me really excited for Bennett. Consistently praising him as WBS's best player this year, far and away. This morning from JB's blog:
Not sure what we do with Jeffrey, I don't see him getting a top 12 spot over Adams.
Defense could be an issue and I think Shero knows it needs to be improved (going after Yandle and Suter this past summer). If Martin and Orpik play to their potential, it might be passable. If they struggle again we will have a big problem defensively.
I'd send Despres back as well.
I think the best route is to give Tangradi a solid chance to show if he can make a contribution next to Malkin and Neal. Not 2 games or two weeks. I know it's a shorter season but Malkin and Neal would be fine with me next to them for a few weeks and it can be addressed by the deadline if he's not working out.
Bennett appears to be a good one. But I think he might benefit more from being the man in WBS for this season and starting next year in Pittsburgh, more than he'd contribute here.
FYI, Bombulie has me really excited for Bennett. Consistently praising him as WBS's best player this year, far and away. This morning from JB's blog:
I’ve said it on various radio appearances but I’m not sure I’ve written here: I am totally drinking the Beau Bennett Kool-Aid. I think the kid is the real deal top-six winger the Penguins organization has been trying to find forever. He thinks the game like an elite skill player.
Not sure what we do with Jeffrey, I don't see him getting a top 12 spot over Adams.
Defense could be an issue and I think Shero knows it needs to be improved (going after Yandle and Suter this past summer). If Martin and Orpik play to their potential, it might be passable. If they struggle again we will have a big problem defensively.
I'd send Despres back as well.
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