Rejoint: août 2020
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You bring some good questions, I’ll try to give my take, apologies if I miss something.
I think Okposo is likely gone, he’s lost a step this year and although his leadership is valued, I don’t think he’ll be good on-ice next year. Girgs may be back on a one year deal. I think Oloffson is gone, he has slumped at the end of the season when this team needed to be winning, and doesn’t add much beyond sniping. We have enough skill on the wings that he should be traded in my opinion. I think Savoie comes to the NHL starting on the wing, he won’t benefit much from playing in the WHL next season. I think Kulich stays down, his all-around game still needs some work, and there’s only so many 1st/2nd year wingers that can play in a lineup and be very competitive. I think Krebs has been on the fourth line this year in part to develop his defensive game. Next year we might see him in a third line center role where his improved defensive game can help support the young wingers.
I also think Johnson could end up signing. Granato has been shown to be flexible and not sticking to left-right handed pairings. The Sabres top3 is set, but Johnson could end up beating out Jokiharju at some point to be Power’s partner, which would be good for a second contract. Johnson and Power have both played some on their offhands in college.