thats about what i would "hope" for Lehkonen...i have even suggested a 3rd instead of a 2nd but we will see what the market is

This guy gets it. This is what I want. Maybe get Kulak back from MTL as well to shore up depth and protect against injuries a bit.

Rooney stays on the 4th line, Barron centers the 3rd line. Chytil is traded.

Thats fair but trade Chytil for who?

Maybe see if Anaheim is interested in Chytil for Rakell. I would personally look for a RW we could resign, this gives us a cushion beneath Kakko. I think maybe Gallant needs to do with Kakko what he did with LAF and let him develop on the 3rd line. They were rushed far to soon to quickly. LAF now looks really good, I think Kakko could use some time with a little less weight on his shoulders. Id prefer to grab a pure rental for the LW slot, someone experienced like Jarnkrok.

The reason Im targeting a RW specifically is because Cuylle and Othmann are both LW (although Othmann can play on either side but he nor Cuylle should be rushed and should get their seasoning in the AHL). Then we have Blais, who played RW for us, but is a lefty and can probably play either side. I dont want to plug up the LW position with long term contracts.

So what youre potentially looking at for this year is:
Jarkrok, Barron, Rakell/Kakko/Hunt
Goodrow, Rooney, Reaves

Next year would be:
Goodrow, Barron, Rakell/Kakko
Blais, Rooney, Reaves

I like the Rakell idea a lot and think its a good idea but just want to point out that Othmann and Cuylle can't play in the AHL, because of CHL rules its either NHL or CHL

Are they still locked up because of age?

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