Systems and usage. Turris thrived when he was in the top 6. But the way they had him in the bottom 6 he struggled. I do see him as rebounding as he thrived in a more up tempo system.
I doubt they will be getting return calls in UFA going forward. Turris could be a JGP right now instead of looked at as an overpaid player whos washed up. Id take that risk since we are moving JJ, thats worth it imo. Yeah its still 6 mil but we make McCann the LW to the 3rd line with Turris at Center and figure out the perfect RW to get them going.
Idk if thats Hornqvist.
Btw obviously also taking that chance because of us getting Ekholm at the same price JJ is at. Thats the move that could put our team over the top.
Zucker - Crosby - Kapanen
Guentzel - Malkin - Rust
McCann - Turris - Hornqvist/Tanev
Poulin - Blueger - Tanev / Hornqvist
Dumo - Letang
Ekholm - Marino
Who cares after that but...
POJ - Riikola
Im still all for bringing Poulin up this season. Gives Blueger and Tanev some skill . Move Zucker back with Sid so Jake can be back with Malkin. So would be up to the 3rd line , yeah its a risk but I think with the pressure being off of McCann not having to be our savior at 3C would be gone. Turris being out of Nashville should give him a spark. And Hornqvist..is still Hornqvist. Everytime I do a lineup and I get pissed at Crosby that I cant put PH on line 1. Its like knowing the piece to the puzzle, how to get every line going perfect but they sent the wrong piece and refuse to replace it.