I am pretty much done with Vesey...if he stays whatever, if he goes its fine. He is not part of this teams core
- TPC

Same argument for Fast though...

Same argument for Fast though...
- Bean_Dip

Yep

I don't think they have to make that move during the summer though

they'll be plenty of new faces even if they dont make a major trade for a center this summer

get the season going, see how Chytil does in the role and make a move during the season to fill that hole or add more depth if they feel the need

key is Panarin though, gotta make that happen

how ever you wanna do the lines, this is top 6

Panarin
Zibinajed
Kreider
Kakko
Buchnevich
Chytil

I wanna see how they all look together for a couple of months before deciding they need a veteran in top 6
- jimbro83

That would be the ideal situation.

I am pretty much done with Vesey...if he stays whatever, if he goes its fine. He is not part of this teams core
- TPC

he really blew it after the deadline

he was having very decent season and should have blown the doors off with Hayes and Zucc gone and the opportunity it gave him

19 games from March 1st on, 1 goal and zero assists

absolutely putrid

Vesey might have more offensive upside for sure. But I don't think we have seen the best Fast has to offer. Fast can also move up and down as needed. I would consider him a better fit to hold onto a lead late too.
- JRR1285

I'm actually with you. I don't mean this as an insult, but Fast is sort of Hagelin-lite. You can always use players like Fast in your lineup.

That would be the ideal situation.
- Fenrir

As I watched Calgary game last night, I kept saying to my self that Kreider should be playing just like Thachuck. That kid gets is awesome!!

Too bad Krieder is a puss

Fast all day every day.
- JRR1285

Yep. Keep Fast for the depth player who can move up and down the lines.

As I watched Calgary game last night, I kept saying to my self that Kreider should be playing just like Thachuck. That kid gets is awesome!!

Too bad Krieder is a puss
- rrentz

I still think Kreider is somewhat neutered by crashing into Price. He hasn't had the same snarl since.

That would be the ideal situation.
- Fenrir

I would almost want to slot in Strome or even Names if we decide to keep him as 2C. I imagine KZB is here to stay. Do we really want to put Chytil with 2 rookies? We don't need an elite 2C at tihs time, but I think we need somewhat of a calming influence.

Yep. Keep Fast for the depth player who can move up and down the lines.
- Fenrir

Year I'd keep Fast just because he's a natural RW that can be ideal on the 4th and on the PK.

I'm actually with you. I don't mean this as an insult, but Fast is sort of Hagelin-lite. You can always use players like Fast in your lineup.
- 2sticks1puck

I guess that is more the angle I am trying to come from. Fast is a known commodity and is a right handed shot as well. He is also defensively responsible. Can't really say the same about Vesey. Plus someone might overpay for Vesey due to his age. He will likely be seeking significantly more than he makes now in his next contract. He's already overpaid.

I would almost want to slot in Strome or even Names if we decide to keep him as 2C. I imagine KZB is here to stay. Do we really want to put Chytil with 2 rookies? We don't need an elite 2C at tihs time, but I think we need somewhat of a calming influence.
- 2sticks1puck

I really like Strome and I want Hayes back. Nam is the odd guy out and makes too much money to stay. Otherwise I like Nam a lot too.

Woops

Woops
- eichiefs9

Reported.

Woops
- eichiefs9

Yeah, wtf was that?

I would almost want to slot in Strome or even Names if we decide to keep him as 2C. I imagine KZB is here to stay. Do we really want to put Chytil with 2 rookies? We don't need an elite 2C at tihs time, but I think we need somewhat of a calming influence.
- 2sticks1puck

I like Strome's game so far. I feel Stinky was better on Tampa and has shown a few flashes, but overall unimpressive. Wouldn't be upset to see him go.

I really like Strome and I want Hayes back. Nam is the odd guy out and makes too much money to stay. Otherwise I like Nam a lot too.
- JRR1285

If you want Hayes back, Nam has to go. That extra 4 million is critical.

I like Strome's game so far. I feel Stinky was better on Tampa and has shown a few flashes, but overall unimpressive. Wouldn't be upset to see him go.
- Fenrir

I like the toughness he shows. But he's not quite worth that money he's getting.

If you want Hayes back, Nam has to go. That extra 4 million is critical.
- tomburton99

Well yeah, I said that.

Yeah, wtf was that?
- JRR1285

I think that's what doctors and handsome waterfowl hunters from Long Island with apparently-bad jobs call "an autistic fit of rage"

I really like Strome and I want Hayes back. Nam is the odd guy out and makes too much money to stay. Otherwise I like Nam a lot too.
- JRR1285

Bringing Hayes back would be awesome. Not sure if Gorts pursues him since he's gone.

I think that's what doctors and handsome waterfowl hunters from Long Island with apparently-bad jobs call "an autistic fit of rage"
- eichiefs9

Bringing Hayes back would be awesome. Not sure if Gorts pursues him since he's gone.
- Fenrir

If he is willing to entertain coming back Gorton would be an idiot to not at least have a conversation about it.

I think that's what doctors and handsome waterfowl hunters from Long Island with apparently-bad jobs call "an autistic fit of rage"
- eichiefs9

Edit:

The last time I went duck hunting I almost died trying to prank someone. I went to drop down into a channel to sneak behind everyone who was packing up but my feet never touched the bottom. My waders almost filled with water. That woulda been nice.

I like the toughness he shows. But he's not quite worth that money he's getting.
- JRR1285

Nope. Like Vesey, shows some upside once in a while, but not consistent enough for me to justify the roster spot and cap space.