Rejoint: juin 2021
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Hawks fans are complaining about the Rakell deal, but at least they're getting a good player. Athanasiou hasn't been a regular for them, and Raddysh's offense has sucked even by Chicago's standards.
I also doubt Yager is NHL ready. He's taken a step forwards basically everywhere this year, but I want to see if his production holds up without Jagger Firkus. I think he sees his 9 and gets sent back to the W.
On the bright side, I like the UFAs. Chatfield has been a popular RD3 pick, and a no-brainer if we can get him. DeBrusk adds a nice blend of scoring, defense, and physicality. Olofsson makes sense on a prove-it deal: he's been stuck in a 4th line role this season and has a shooting element we need more of. I don't think I'd give him 2 years, though. Dermott is good organizational depth. Pretty sure I read recently that Fleury doesn't want to move his family out of Minnesota.
Combine those guys with some of our youth and I think the Pens would have a much better supporting cast than the previous couple seasons.