Pro scouting suggestions: 1. Jesus + Pyatt seem to be the way to go at the draft 2. 1 year extension for Werenski (still tough to replace him, but also too expensive/risky to go for a multi years deal) 3. 3 years for Wallstedt as you suggested seem perfect 4. 50/50 on re-signing Ehlers. It'll have to be him or another FA for the 3rd line. 1 year only if it's Ehlers 5. We should also look into moving Barker+ for a similar aged center. With Patrick growing and Kennedy in the picture, he sort of lost his role. As things stand, 3 snipers are set to play on the 2nd line and that's not ideal 🫤
1. Totally agree with the draft ideas! 2. I think we can bring Werenski back at 1 year although we need a younger guy to step up and fill the whole soon. 3. Agreed! 4. Again, not too sure what we should go for here! It's not a big deal if we resign him but maybe we let him walk too! I think it'll be a decision I make while recording! 5. It sucks so much that Barker lost his overall... He still has good value at his price tag (1.1 mil I think) but we could benefit from a 2C playmaker as well
@Kronos_12 2. Indeed and the good news is that the answers might already be there internally! Now that he's a medium elite (!!!) Stempniak will be the replacement for Werenski, while Kreutzer might grow into a lesser, rhd version of Morrissey. Add in Mills/Sheppard and the D-core is in great shape after 1 more year of Werenski/Morrissey to ease the transition. 4. Full trust in the GM's vision/decision! 5. Yes Barker's overall drop is a shame! And it'll be extremely difficult for him to replicate his goals/points total from 2 years ago with Kennedy/Svensson emerging as 1st line wingers. Might turn into another case of Lucius/Lambert. I'd say trade him in a package for top-6 PLY/TWF center or winger (Patrack can always remain a C) if there's one available on the RFA market a la Kennedy. Otherwise, for a 1st if there's an established star available in the UFA market to replace him. Again, full trust in the GM's vision though!
Morrissey kills Zibanejad, passes the puck to Mills who finds Kennedy down the middle. Bar down on Saros. Zibanejad then proceeds to retire in the offseason. That was the play of the playoffs 😄 Full marks to the captain, thought he started to decline but no, not at all! Totally took full control of the team and led it like a stud. What a run! Thank you GM, no extra episode necessary now haha "As a Sens fan Id be happy that we even made it in the PO, but what the heck do I know?" 😂
@Kronos_12 Yes! With the right tweaks/additions, we can definitely turn this win into one or two more cups! Johnston for example was an amazing pickup by the GM, he was instrumental to the cup win!
