My math works a bit different. I place Smith as a forward, and have Kravstov and Kakko on the team to start. Which means there are more moves to make. But having said that, Boyle would be a 4th line center. That means Nieves is not on the team, which frankly I could care less about.
Going to presume that you have read exactly zero of the Panarin debates. NO ONE does not recognize Panarin's talents for what they are. That is one point that has not been argued by ANYONE.
There is no chance Panarin's contract is not worth at a bare minimum $11m.
He’s talented but not at that money. I wouldn’t go any higher than what Stone received. It’s a capped league. If the cap was. 100m Kreider would be signed and we could hard after Panarin or someone like him. I rather keep building like we are. It will be so rewarding and exciting to watch these young players bond and grow together into a winner. LGR!
I don’t disagree, it’s just looking at that division Florida won’t be going anywhere. Tampa, Toronto, and Boston are gonna be the top 3 for the foreseeable future and that’s not including Montreal that almost made the playoffs. Compared to the Metro where you have Washington and a whole bunch of question marks. Pittsburgh is declining, can the Islanders maintain their play? Columbus is gonna be way worse, Carolina is a wild card literally and figuratively depending on their goaltending situation and scoring. Flyers are mediocre, Rangers and Devils are on the upswing. I’m not advocating for signing him but long term the Rangers resources would run deeper than Florida imo.
What’s the 2C you’re signing?When Ryan Strome is your 2nd line center, there is probably some wiggle room for additional centers
