Bobby Ryan and bringing back Gudas

Like the thought. Even have the cap to bring back one of Ghost or JVR if those trades don't happen.

I think Ghost 100% gets traded, JVR is going to be the tough one. He doesn't really have a roster spot either (above)

Couple of things to unpack here:

I love the idea of Giroux and Ryan not only playing on the third line where they belong but playing with Frost. Frost will need the two veterans to help him.
The problem I see is that Im not sure or convinced Lindblom is a first line player and that Voracek is a good fit with those two. But I guess that's what training camp and exhibition games will tell the coaching staff

Myers, I believe will be signed for a higher amount as will Gudas

are you convinced that Gudas and Haag are our third pair? Im not. But if you are thinking ahead to expansion then I understand. Because I would like to sign a RD that's a either first or second pairing and have Niskanen play as a third pairing with Zamula with Haag as the extra defenseman. Of course that means the risk of losing the newly signed player or losing either Sanhiem or Myers

Thank you for putting Laughton on the 4th line. I do believe that might turn out to be the best 4th line in hockey. But, do you think Laughton is better at LW?

I don't think Patrick ever plays again

I do think you nailed this line-up. Good job!

Lots to respond to lol...

I think Lindblom with Coots makes that line an even better shut down line as Lindblom is an excellent 2 way player. Jake could be swapped with TK, doesn't really matter.

If we can lock up Myers for 6+ years, I will gladly pay him more but I used the Sanheim bridge as a comparison for the Myers bridge. If this is our cap space we can pay Gudas more but I don't know how many teams are willing to pay a 30 year old fringe 2nd pairing D man with a flat cap for the next few years. He might take a discount to come back to Philly. I'm not sure Zamula is ready yet. An AHL season would have been great for him but since they aren't going to play who knows what happens with him.

Laughton is perfectly fine as a centre if he is on the 4th line imo. He is dominant in the faceoff circle and has enough speed to stay well positioned.

I think Patrick definitely plays again. Maybe doesn't start the year or play next year but some doctor somewhere will figure something out for him.

OTT just got rid of a 2 year 7.25 mill contract they are NOT taking on a 3 year 7m contract without serious sweeteners added and 2nd and 4th not enough.