Both?

yes, trade the guy we cant replace internally instead of the guy we can

That'll happen in time (Hyman and Andersen contracts up next summer and Rielly in 2022 summer), but for now dumping Kerfoot will do.

He has spent equal time as winger and center in both cities he's played for, which tells me he isn't capable or dependable as a center.

We're going to have to move one of the $3 mil aav middle 6 forwards this summer to make it fit as is. To replace Kerfoot with another 3C, you will have to move both this summer and come up with a different plan to fit Hyman and/or a goalie in.

Bad idea.

Johnsson might have more offensive potential than Kerfoot but Kerfoot is much better defensively.

On top if that Kerfoot can be used at centre or the wing whereas Johnsson only plays the wing.

Unless Kerfoot gets a much better return than Johnsson Johnsson should be the one to go.

except that he was perfectly fine as a center here. and even if he isnt "dependable" who replaces him? Not Egnvall, not Spezza, not Gauthier or Brooks or anyone else.

Everyone on here is so down on Kerfoot. hes a versatile middle 6 guy who looks great as our 3C. we don't have anyone to hope into that 3C spot. Robertson can at least replace Mango at a discount.

If trading Johnnson only returns a crappy prospect or low draft while Kerfoot nets you a higher pick or more useful prospect, than trade Kerfoot. Both players are replaceable.

ok who replaces Kerfoot? And dont say Spezza, Gauthier, Engvall or Moore because none of them play C well enough to anchor a 3rd line half as well as Kerfoot does.

A bar stool. Anyone can replace Kerfoot. Is David Ayres available ?

yeah, that's not true at all. like, the dude is a good 3C. as in top 15 in the league for 3C's.

1 emergency goalie win and you're already claiming Ayes as a top 15.

hurr hurr

Sure. But if the difference is a 2nd vs 3rd then I'd just trade Johnsson.

If the difference is like two 2nds or a 3rd then trade Kerfoot.