Nah, he really didn't look like himself last year. IMO, looks like he lost a step. Could that have been a temporary COVID/lockdown thing...maybe

We don’t need more forwards unless they are gonna be a bonfire top 6 RW. IMO Rakell is a good player, but on a contender he is more of a third line player who can play up in the top 6 in a pinch. We have enough depth to where we could keep trying things until something sticks, if nothing does then we can look for a forward at the deadline.

This is an overpay from the Hawks given their roster and needs for a rental adding to what was already said above. Regula is going to be a very solid player and Gaudette may be a break out candidate.