Joined: May 2017
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Roster is all jacked up. Way too weak and inexperienced down the middle. No way that Keller is 1C next season and possibly never plays center in NHL. Merkley is a RW and won't be in the NHL next year. Hard to see them sending Crouse down to AHL after playing the full year in NHL last year. Where is Martinook? Vrbata's contract will be more, even if it is bonus laden again.
Concerning the trades, I'd want more value to take on Orpik and Clarkson's contracts. I don't see the need to trade for Howard unless you're moving Smith and the turn around value makes sense.