Summer Intern GM

Team: 2020-21 Winnipeg Jets

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 27, 2020

Published: Feb. 28, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Chevy takes the summer out at Lake of the Woods and gives me free reign. If Bryan Little can't go again next season, then I'd target a 2C like Granlund. Someone in the $5-6M range. Give him wingers like Laine and Ehlers and I think he will thrive. Bottom 6 is the strongest it has been since relocation (and likely beyond). Eakin's line has a lot of scoring punch and the 2015 line can continue to grow together. I like Lowry and Perreault but they has been outplayed by some of the new guys at a lower cost. I'd take a chance on Puljujarvi. Reuniting him with Laine and a handful of other Finns in the organization should benefit his transition back into the NHL. Too talented to be playing in Europe. Lowry would be an excellent addition to the Oilers.

Hamonic and DeMelo are signed as UFAs to shore up the right side. With Niku, Heinola, Samberg and Stanley all LHD in the system, I like the idea of giving them the chance to gain more NHL experience. Beaulieu is resigned as a quality depth option. Offensive Poink and Niku are paired with defensive Morrissey and Hamonic to give them the freedom to be creative.

Broissoit has been likely too good to return as a backup for another season. A team with a lesser starter will likely pay him handsomely to be a reliable option. Unless he can sign for <$1.5M, he likely moves to another franchise and Berdin will get his shot (to play 12-15 games).

PP1 remains the same and will continue to be predictable but difficult to stop. PP2 oozes creativity and would be fun to watch.

We don't need Scheifele, Connor, Wheeler, and Ehlers killing penalties anymore. Seeing Laine leave the game after blocking a shot last night should be reminder enough.

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