I think every team just saw what Jeannot got in a return and guys that play like him (Crouse, Anderson, etc) are going to be used for that type of return now, which sadly means this trade doesn't have enough value for both JC and Crouse

I think every team just saw what Jeannot got in a return and guys that play like him (Crouse, Anderson, etc) are going to be used for that type of return now, which sadly means this trade doesn't have enough value for both JC and Crouse

GM's who think the Jeannot trade is a benchmark are delusional. Tampa got fleeced. No chance Buffalo trades all their high picks in such a loaded draft. IMO we are better off addressing our defense than trying to bring in more forwards to our group. Peterka and Quinn can help bolster the offense with the increased ice-time they should see with Tuch's injury and Hino is a great fit alongside Cozens. I'm not worried about the goal scoring, but I am worried about how to keep the puck out of our net

GM's who think the Jeannot trade is a benchmark are delusional. Tampa got fleeced. It would certainly appear that way. No chance Buffalo trades all their high picks in such a loaded draft. IMO we are better off addressing our defense Absolutely than trying to bring in more forwards to our group. Peterka and Quinn can help bolster the offense with the increased ice-time they should see with Tuch's injury and Hino is a great fit alongside Cozens. I'm not worried about the goal scoring, but I am worried about how to keep the puck out of our net

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One game does not make a season, but Cozens between HInostroza and Mittelstadt was pure magic.
Quinn will never make anyone forget Tuch, but played as well as could be expected.

Here are my big bold preditions for next season: Quinn will get close to 30 goals.
Olofsson is traded in the off season and either Savoie or Kulich will take his place.
Possible line up:
Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Peterka-Cozens-Mittelstadt
Krebs-Savoie-Kulich
Girgensons-Jost-Nadeau (I know my captain could be gone)

As you said, add a defenseman, and with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen who knows what next year will bring.
The following year there are other options with Rosen, and Ostlund playing well.
Rousek, Poltepov and Rousak may be NHL candidates, let's not rush the rebuild.

You don't have Quinn in that lineup... Kulich could probably play another season in the AHL. Nadeau would need a year in the AHL. Rousek is ready for 4th line duties in the NHL