Mr Positive
Cap Crunch Incoming
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I like the idea of us farming for a young mainstay to recoup the loss of Broberg. Giving a real opportunity can trigger accelerated development like when Bouchard got promoted and got to play with EkholmWonder if this was before the offer sheet and the Oilers walking or not.
If I was his agent, I probably would tell him this wouldn't be a bad fit. Look at the money Desharnais and Broberg just got paid, being on a high profile team like the Oilers can get you paid.
Ekholm Bouchard
Nurse Lindstrom
Kulak Stetcher
Emberson
Could work.
The issue is that last season proved to us that having any handicap to short term success is a bad idea. In particular seeing that Nurse-Lindstrom pairing stands out. Having said that, Nurse seemed better with Broberg than Ceci. It's a small sample but maybe shows that Nurse responds to a skillset moreso than a steady veteran who isn't a great skater.