Spitballing some scenarios:
Deal # 1:
To AZ: Hodgson + 2016 # 4 Pick
To BUF: Gormley
Deal # 2:
To OTT: Grigorenko, Gormley + 2015 # 2 Pick
To BUF: Lehner, Weircioch and Chiasson
Then the previously-proposed ROR package (Zadorov, Foligno + 21st).
Maybe fantasy...but Weircioch could provide: 1) the more experienced LHD so many are clamoring for; 2) size that would be lost if Zadorov gets inserted into package for ROR; and 3) age (25) and salary that fits Murray's criteria.
Chiasson replaces Foligno as bottom 9 winger.
Anyone else think it's not necessarily plausible to send Zad back to ROC this season?
On one hand he could certainly use the development with top minutes and hopefully dominance playing in all situations and being a team leader (theoretically).
On the other hand, it would be somewhat of a precedence in spite of the cloudy circumstances that got him into the NHL last year. Also, having a new coach, new system etc. might not necessarily hinder his development but allow him to thrive.
Two things will factor into what will happen.
1) The ability of Murray to bring in a top 4 LHD.
2) Zadorovs play. He may very well earn his spot on the team.
The more we've heard from Murray and Bylsma, the lower my expectations are for next year.
I think we will
A) Add a veteran D-man.
B) Sign some 4th line UFAs
C) maybe pick up a RW from a cap strapped team.
Two things will factor into what will happen.
1) The ability of Murray to bring in a top 4 LHD.
2) Zadorovs play. He may very well earn his spot on the team.
I dont think there will be a LH D spot up for grabs.
Zads and McCabe will be in the AHL.
No doubt a d man is added but it is a bit of an anomaly to have a full season up, then a full season down. If Z does find himself up, it'll probably be because he's leapfrogged someone.
To add to my last post, some "cheaper" thoughts:
Kane-Eichel-Ennis
Moulson-Larsson-Grigerenko
Foligno-Girgensons-Gionta
Last season was an anomaly of sorts. Zads couldn't go to the AHL and they couldn't send him to juniors because of a waiver issue with the Russian team holding his rights.
Good point. I still think it's a bit of a toss up so as much I'd like to see him in ROC, it wouldn't surprise me either way.
The more we've heard from Murray and Bylsma, the lower my expectations are for next year.
I think we will
A) Add a veteran D-man.
B) Sign some 4th line UFAs
C) maybe pick up a RW from a cap strapped team.
EDIT: But I do think if Zads is next in the NHL Murray will not want him in the top 4 to start the season.
I think we will
A) Add a veteran D-man.
B) Sign some 4th line UFAs
C) maybe pick up a RW from a cap strapped team.
A lot will depend on how Murray views him and where he thinks is best for Zads development.
EDIT: I can see both sides of the argument. But I do think if Zads is in the NHL next season. Murray will not want him in the top 4 to start the season.
A lot will depend on how Murray views him and where he thinks is best for Zads development.
EDIT: I can see both sides of the argument. But I do think if Zads is in the NHL next season. Murray will not want him in the top 4 to start the season.
What kind of offers could we together for Marc Staal?