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Rejoint: juill. 2017
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Vrana played a year in Sweden and could work well with Swedish centers mentioned, like he played well with Backstrom. Not sure about Zadina. Djoos (who is Swedish and could work better with some Swedish kids) could get 2.5 as a UFA because he's a defenseman currently on a 24 point pace who has won a Cup, but teams would have to be comfortable hoping that his plus/minus improves with a change of scenery. That often works, though.
An Eriksson plus 1st for nothing deal sounds great and there's still room for it above. Absolutely. Also possible at next year's deadline: James Neal. Room for both above, partly because Forsberg is cheap, and if Murray comes back I'm not sure Ottawa offers him anything. I think if Tampa wants to move Palat or Johnson in the offseason, there are going to be a dozen teams ready to give a late pick. If Detroit wants to flip either of those guys next deadline, they get a 2nd and a B prospect. Maybe more. In the meantime, Zadina and Hronek have played a year with three guys who have won Cups and speak their native language. Is it enough to carry the above team to the playoffs? Probably not. That's going to have to come from the younger guys improving and the top guys staying healthy.
I will say I'm not sure on Kempny's trade value until we see him in the playoffs. He's missed the whole season so far, so it's tough to say whether he's really worth a guy who just cleared waivers AND a minor league leader. But given there's a 50 contract limit and neither seems to be in Detroit's NHL plans, I kinda see the Wings liking both sides of that deal.