I had a bigger post all typed up. I'll just say I would like to keep Blueger but think he'll find greener pastures (for him) in Free Agency.
Blueger would only stay if Carter wasn't there next season I think. I think he knows and the league knows he's a 3C and even the Penguins but they refuse to put him there because Carter to them, provides the offense they want even if Blueger could also do the same with less restrictive usage, given more time to shake off the defense first and only mode he's always in because of the usage.
I mean at this point, I would be very very surprised if he signs with the Penguins after this season. I would think Bill Guerin would be all over bringing him to the Wild, honestly. A very good PK specialist that still provides decent production with the hardest 4th line usage in the league is something a lot of teams would covet and quickly utilize in a 3C role.
Much to the dismay of everyone that can't admit he's good.
I definitely see him ending up in Minnesota unless he magically signs with the Pens. They have Steel playing 1C (yikes), Ek is 2C (usual), and Gaudreau is UFA after this season and Hartman just started skating. That 3C spot with Boldy would be fun to watch Blueger be freed to produce.
Awful that Zucker is out.
Time to promote the lil Brockstar.
Week to week with a LBI isn't too bad, I think if anything they're finally learning maybe to err on the side of caution with a player that is playing very well (contract year) while finally being healthy. I mean he played over 17mins vs the Stars and put up 2 assists. A week or so off will do him some good.