Rejoint: juill. 2020
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1) Figure out what you’re doing with Hronek/the whole blueline. Are you willing to sign Hronek for what he’s asking for? If not what are you able to get in a trade for him to help the team right now, whether it’s in the initial trade or flipping the assets acquired for him. The blueline as a whole is a huge priority as we only have 2 definite top 6 defenders signed next year (Hughes and Soucy). Juulsen has been solid and is signed for cheap as well, he’ll likely be a bottom pair guy or the #7 dman again. Assuming you sign Hronek you still need one top 4 guy, one bottom pair guy, and one more #6/7 type guy
2) Get another true top 6 winger, whether it’s by trade or free agency. Boeser is obviously locked into a top 6 spot on the wing next year, and Hoglander should get one of those spots with the season he’s had, but after that it’s a bit dicey. Garland is more than capable of playing in the top 6 but he’s also shown he can carry an elite 3rd line this year so I don’t hate keeping him in that role. Mikheyev hopefully bounces back after a tough first year post surgery but it’s no guarantee. Lekkerimaki probably needs another year of development before playing in the NHL
3) Figure out what UFAs you’re keeping. Lindholm, Joshua, Blueger, Lafferty, Zadorov, Myers, Cole, and Desmith are all UFAs, and not all of them will be back. Joshua should be the priority. Lindholm is likely gone. At least one of Blueger/Lafferty probably are as well. I could see any of the dmen staying or leaving. Wouldn’t be surprised if Desmith leaves and either Silovs or a cheaper veteran is the backup next season