mokumboi
Rejoint: avr. 2019
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I have no desire whatsoever to trade away Barby. Less than zero. Especially when dealing him away adds like $2M to our cap. He is a penalty slayer, helps shut down top lines, skates, hits, has skill and a cheap ass contract, and is still just 22 so he could well become more than the 15-goal, 15-assist guy he is now (not that there's anything wrong with that). Trading Barby is a non-starter. In a salary cap age, he is one of the highest value players in the entire league.
I have only slightly more interest in rolling the dice on Puljujärvi, especially when we have our own offensive winger prospects that need time and seasoning. Besides, Sanford seems to be coming into his own with regards to consistent efforts. Frankly, the way this team has responded to staying together, I'm not inclined to make a slew of trades. Probably dealing Bozak (who may become redundant) and/or Allen to shed cap. It's terrible, but I kinda wish Steener would do us a solid and hang em' up.
Also think we may need to find a different trade partner to deal Allen, who is definitely increasing in value these days. Maybe Detroit again and Ottawa. There will be better back-ups available as UFAS next summer (though a couple may cost a little more than Korpisalo).
The rest looks reasonable, I dig it.