As much as everyone wants Trochek to be 3C and move LAF up to the top 6, I dont think Chytil is good enough all around to be a 2C yet. I think Trochek has to play RW with Chytil.

This is why it would't surprise me to see one of Laf or Panarin traded for C or RW. Top prospects are LW, and are blocked. Think Laf will be a good player, but neither Kreider, Panarin, or Laf have shown any level of comfort on RW so far.

It's not that fans want to see Trocheck play there, as he has already done so, successfully just this past season. The most questionable move is bringing in Brassard, while not elevating Othmann to third line left wing.

Lol neither Panarin or LAF is happening

Brassard shouldnt be signed nor should Othmann be pushed into the lineup.

How do you envision them getting 2 top 9 RWs, and creating space for Othmann for the following year? You see them just waiting on him until Panarin's contract ends, or do you see them pushing Othmann to RW?

Othmann will not be playing in the regular season this year unless its to fill an injury. Playoffs who knows. Im sure when the time comes, Othmann will be tried on both wings. He has played RW, mainly on the PP, in juniors but LW is his natural position.

Maybe it will, maybe it wont make any sense to you. The way you get LAF top 6 minutes at even strength is to bump Kreider down to the 3rd line. The way Kreider plays has no bearing on what line hes on. Hes a straight north-south player who is going to crash the net, screen the goalie and get the dirty goals. He can do this on any line.

The main thing that should happen is trading Goodrow. Freeing up the money that would allow us to fill out the rest of the roster with good quality players.

That's funny, Chris. I'm sure you'll be happily putting him in the lineup for opening night. 😏

You calling me Chris or are you referencing Drury?

After how Chytil, LAF and Kakko played by getting rushed into the lineup, I wouldnt do the same to Othmann. When he got traded from Flint to the Pete's, Othmann's production slowed down a bit. He had a decent Memorial cup showing, but if Im Drury, I want to see him in the AHL first.

Goodrow needs to be traded to create the cap space necessary to sign a couple guys.

See what you're saying...was thinking Othmann for following year, not next. The 3 LW contracts would extend for a minimum of 2 years, right? Had seen similar about him playing some on right. If he develops there great, but they do still need two RW, with minimal cap.

Assume you're thinking something like:
Panarin-Zib-Kakko
Laf-Chytil-?
Kreider-Trocheck-Vesey
and a semi-new 4th line?

Even squeezing a player like Fast in there on RW could be super tight, no?

Panarin, Zib, Kakko
LAF, Chytil, Trochek (Trochek should be glued to Chytil's hip, I dont think Chytil is good enough all-around as a 2C. Trochek takes the faceoffs)
Kreider, Bjugstad, Hathaway
Cuylle, Nosek, Vesey

https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/731956?post_id=4225147

Heres my post.