Dolzhenkov Is Coming
Rejoint: mars 2022
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I can't see Texier being traded. The team supported him during his leave and he was in Columbus in April to say he was coming back this year. Maybe they find a new place for him next summer if he's not fitting back in well, but right now they're very excited to have him back.
Tatar only really serves to clog up the bottom 6 picture more. There's a reason the Jackets haven't signed anyone in the off season.
Fantilli starting out as 1C would be surprising to say the least. He would have to have a camp and pre-season for the ages to get that spot right out of the gate. I expect Boone to slot in there unless Laine is actually given the shot to play center again.
If he's not at center, I'd swap Laine and Marchenko. The lines just seemed to work a bit better with Gaudreau and Laine on different lines last year.
Foudy might get a spot, but Bemstrom is an awful choice to play on the 4th line. He's the kind of player that needs top 6 deployment if he's going to be effective, but he's not good enough to hold down that kind of roster spot. He's the definition of a AAAA player. Would rather see ERob, Danforth, or Olivier in the mix for 4th line wingers.
I like the look of the defense, but I dunno if they'd be comfortable benching Gudbranson considering his role and salary.