This is good. With ABB, this gives us 3 young and cheap forwards to replace some of the older, more expensive veterans. Big question for me is can Foote take the next step on the blue line? If he does so, and our D core remains steady, I don’t have too much of a concern about our forward group. Correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t Raddysh and Katchouk both offensively minded goal scorers?

Foote is a project, but still far from a bust. I bet we keep Schenn next year to ensure we have more options. Or maybe Thomas becomes the 7D.

Raddysh has the most offensive upside of the 2, but I would consider both to end up as 2-way players in the NHL. Raddysh needed to work on his defense previously, and he has shown improvement this year. Katchouk needed to work on his offense, and he's seen a big jump in production this year.
Here's a pass from Raddysh to Katchouk last night.

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I still remember when they were part of that awesome 2018 Canadian Junior team. It's crazy that almost everyone else besides those two has made it to the show before them. Looking at them then, I thought they'd be to the top of that group by now, particularly Raddysh who I thought was going to be a star. Can't wait to see what they can do at the next level.

Their offensive skill is clearly evident at the AHL level which should lead to a nice transition to the NHL. Those two guys along with ABB will be key in determining our future offensive success. With these guys likely to have a crack at the roster next year, which offensive prospects do you predict to have an NHL chance in maybe 2-4 years?

I'd be lying if I said I didn't think they were going to max out in the AHL or be replacement 4th liners at most heading into this year, but they've both shown enough progress to have me confident they'll get their chance and have a good chance at succeeding. With the coming loss of around 4 forwards, and cap crunch, this coming off-season for Tampa, it's going to be now or never for them.

Buffalo may decide to keep Tokarski as their backup. Unless they’re not competitive a 6th round pick isn’t of interest.

Somppi projects as a 2-way forward if he makes it.
Goncalves could be 2-way or offensive, TBD.
Fortier needs to take a step forward with his offense to truly be considered an offensive prospect, but I think he'll continue to be a 2-way player.
I'd like Shalagin to come back to NA. He was lackluster in Orlando last year, but had a solid VHL season.
Walker might forgo signing with us after his senior year and become a free agent from what I've heard. He would be a pure offensive prospect.
Koepke has a nice shot. I'm excited to see how he looks with Syracuse when he makes his debut soon.
Tufto is an interesting offense prospect, but his college production hasn't translated to the AHL yet.

Zero chance Tampa packages Colton with anyone. Much higher chance they just buy out Johnson or retain a million to lessen the trade hit than give up multiple quality assets to move him. They buy him out and make a deal to have Seattle take McD, then trade either Killorn or Palat for value. It allows them to sign a solid 3LD like Kulikov perhaps, keep Goodrow and most of the smaller pieces, then make a choice between which ufa they want to try and re-sign between Coleman or Savard(I'd rather keep Savard to make Tampa's top 4 D next year still be very good, with a Kulikov type at 3LD and one of Foote/Rutta/Schenn as the primary 3RD).