Quoting: Sign_em_up000000
My wishlist for a partner for Rielly is Seth Jones, but that ain't happening. I've been on record since he was drafted and since I've been on here stating that would be the best pairing in the league. Parayko and Pesce would be great adds too, but Parayko will need a new contract when Rielly does and I don't think we'll be able to afford to keep both. Pesce will cost us Nylander but I can't see Carolina moving him while Hamilton only has one year left but if they extend him I could see them and that offer was on the table I think they'd have a hard time turning it down.
I'm in the same boat as you when it comes to Dumba. Most only see him as an OFD but I think he's a two-way D who has mastered the offensive side of the game more than the defensive side. That being said, I don't think Keefe is the coach to get the most out of him in terms of defence. I wouldn't pair him with Mo because I don't think they would work well together but him n Muzz would be great. The problem is his cap hit and the fact that Muzzin can make alot of players look better than they are.
I wouldn't offer Goat for Risto or Miller because I don't want them any closer to the team than they already are. But that's just personal preference. I would trade for Montour tho if the price was right.
100% agreed about Pietrangelo but my main concern is that we need to sign Rielly in 2 years who's younger and if we're bringing in Pietrangelo to be Rielly's d partner then whats the point if he's gone in 2 years?
I don't think Shatty is what we need and will cost too much but Bogo could be good in a sheltered role.
DeMelo is a solid defensive defenceman and would be a great fit beside Rielly but if we could get someone else to play with Mo and put DeMelo with Muzzin I think it would be one of the best shut down d pairings in the league.
You're right the best fit is anyone's guess (except for Rielly and Jones lol) but I think DeMelo should be Dubas's top priority this offseason.
Seth Jones is the dream.
Do you want setup to target him as UFA????
Dumba, I'm not sure he can defensively good enough to my liking.
I am open to getting him but the coat has to be right.
Nylander would not be on the table if it was me as GM.
I have less than zero interest in Ristolainen, Montour, or Miller from Sabres.
They are just not the kind of D man we need.
Pietrangelo seems too unrealistic.
Shattenkirk, I remember when he was a UFA... I wanted him so badly and was not happy that he signed Rangers instead. Looking back now, man did we dodge a bullet by NOT adding him.
Simply put, he is not the kind of guy beed need.
Bogosian is 3rd pair guy, we have currently 3 3rd pair guys already... dont need more.
DeMelo would be solid fit.
I am really hoping for Matt Roy due his low cap hit and solid play, makes so much sense. The issue will be what will it take to get him.
Hamonic would be my 3rd or 4th option.
Severson interests me, but like Dumba... seems like offensive D man.
I like Gudas but I worry he is 3rd pair guy that can play 2nd pair in a pinch.