Katchouk and Raddysh are ready

This is good. With ABB, this gives us 3 young and cheap forwards to replace some of the older, more expensive veterans. Big question for me is can Foote take the next step on the blue line? If he does so, and our D core remains steady, I don’t have too much of a concern about our forward group. Correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t Raddysh and Katchouk both offensively minded goal scorers?

Foote is a project, but still far from a bust. I bet we keep Schenn next year to ensure we have more options. Or maybe Thomas becomes the 7D.

Raddysh has the most offensive upside of the 2, but I would consider both to end up as 2-way players in the NHL. Raddysh needed to work on his defense previously, and he has shown improvement this year. Katchouk needed to work on his offense, and he's seen a big jump in production this year.
Here's a pass from Raddysh to Katchouk last night.

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I still remember when they were part of that awesome 2018 Canadian Junior team. It's crazy that almost everyone else besides those two has made it to the show before them. Looking at them then, I thought they'd be to the top of that group by now, particularly Raddysh who I thought was going to be a star. Can't wait to see what they can do at the next level.

Their offensive skill is clearly evident at the AHL level which should lead to a nice transition to the NHL. Those two guys along with ABB will be key in determining our future offensive success. With these guys likely to have a crack at the roster next year, which offensive prospects do you predict to have an NHL chance in maybe 2-4 years?

I'd be lying if I said I didn't think they were going to max out in the AHL or be replacement 4th liners at most heading into this year, but they've both shown enough progress to have me confident they'll get their chance and have a good chance at succeeding. With the coming loss of around 4 forwards, and cap crunch, this coming off-season for Tampa, it's going to be now or never for them.