Rejoint: sept. 2020
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So I think you're in the right direction but hear me out. First of all I agree with other comments that you should both keep Sandin and get a different defenseman (more defensive). Also, You say Sandin is worth as much as a first. I personally like Sandin and think he's good. But, he is also 22, has only played 98 NHL games as of my comment, and only 31 points. I think he will become very good but if you think there isn't a team also in on Chychrun that wouldn't give up the two 1sts, more prospects, or more established guys than what you have, you're dead wrong. Seth Jones got two 1sts and is both older and signed a way more expensive deal.
Some suggestions I'd make for other defensemen to target if you really wanted to add a defensemen that is not primarily offense (not all flashy moves but good solid d-men): Carson Soucy (that would be my pick: good contract and solid defense), Vladislav Gavrikov, Justin Braun, Dmitry Kulikov, Trevor Van Riemsdyk, Nick Jensen, Brendan Dillon, Dylan DeMelo, or if you are looking at some bigger names that could be available: Ivan Provorov or Dmitry Orlov (not sure how the cap would work but w LTIR...)