I just have to imagine that there's going to be a contending team that will pay more for them than we would. I'd be all in on Zegras or Middlestadt depending on the price. Cozens or Krebs would be interesting too but again depends on the price. At this point I'm more interested in shedding garbage than acquiring real pieces though doing both would be ideal. Hard to have faith in these bozos though!
I'd guess that taking a run is finding a deal well ahead of the TDL so they are confident they can get it done when they can formally do so. I'm stating the obvious, aren't I?
He's a very good middle defensive pairing D-man who can play 15-17min ES a night and you don't really have to worry about him. He plays with Nick Seeler, and Walker typically handles the puck more often in the D-zone. He's usually responsible for the exits. He's got a good first pass out of the zone, but he's better at using his feet and joining the rush in the NZ. He's also very good at getting the offensive blueline with possession. And, he's good at defending his own d-line. In short, he's a transition specialist. His d-zone coverage is just okay. He's got average puck skills and vision, so don't expect a ton from him in the offensive zone.
I would be all over Zegras. I wonder if Florida's 1st + 2nd + Brink gets it done?
Orlov and Hathaway cost a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th
Same, but also moving Staal for me
will he make at least 17 phone calls? 18 maybe?
I think that's an ideal scenario really.
