Modifié 30 mars à 11 h 29
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I believe Timmins has more upside than Honda, but needs more playing opportunities. I think Matheson needs to be moved down to the second pairing. Next season I would hope Justin Barron gets some steady reps on the second pairing with Michael Matheson. This would allow Guhle to move to his natural side and then work with a D-Partner who has potential, and push Guhle to develop further, with a different caliber player. If Timmins does well, which I think he can, his RFA status would allow us to trade him possibly for a second, instead of Honda walking away in free agency.
In the future for the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 these are the future D-Pairings I envision:
1. Guhle (LD) - Justin Barron (RD)
2. Hutson (LD) - Reinbacher (RD)
Matheson (LD)
3. Xhekaj (LD) - Mailloux (RD)
Harris (LD/RD)