Quoting: dzmets
He had three straight years on a 45 plus point per 82 game pace which is not great for a second line center but 8a above league average. His underlying stats XGA, XGA, PDO, point shares were well above average those seasons and the last couple of years his counting stats are down but the underlying numbers are at least average. These numbers make it reasonable to project given a 2C role with wingers like Skinner and Reino is that he should give 40 -45 points and if he takes a step forward 45 - 55 points. Not elite but certainly a drastic upgrade over what the Sabres have had since Oreilly left and he offers positive defensive impacts. I think it is much more reasonable to expect that from him than it would be from Mitts or Cozens. Again he is not my top choice but if you cannot get a UFA to sign here and there is nothing better available via trade or trade is too cost prohibitive then I think this is a better option than what we have inside the organization at this time.
And when it doesn’t work, we’re stuck with him & his Cap hit preventing us from using that $$$ much better next offseason
Just bc an idea might be better than what we’ve had (which i don’t believe is true obviously), doesn’t mean it’s a GOOD IDEA
If our hopes are pinned to Wennberg,
then Jack is likely asking out
Now... if it’s right before training camp... and we haven’t figured anything else at all out... then, and ONLY then, would i even slightly entertain the idea of bringing him in
But i sure as hell am not giving up Montour to get him
They are PAYING US to take him
And if that payment is Anderson, then maybe we add a pick or medium grade prospect
Montour should be used to get a sure fire top6 guy