Quoting: Caniac2000
Don't like Kotkaniemi being played on the wing, but I don't mind this. Staal playing on the wing is a war crime though. I also think there will probably be better cheap options in free agency than Comtois. He's a fine call up option, but I'd rather pay someone better 850k to play 4th line minutes. Overall though, it's okay. A Fast buyout stings though, there will probably be takers for his deal because he is a very good playoff performer
Opted to put Staal on the wing simply to prolong a career lol. However, moving Drury there works just as well.
Kotkamniemi is such a flipping enigma. Playing him on the wing is less than ideal, but the general idea is to jump start something..... anything! I still feel the game is there, just needs to find consistency and confidence in his abilities. My opinion may not reflect others.
Comtois...... there maybe better options for the contract, won't dismiss that. Went there as the organization has a level of familiarity with him now, and he has been pretty good with the Wolves.
Fast definitely hurts..... not disagreeing one bit. And if there is a taker for the 1 year, even better! Frees up $800K, which could be utilized.
With you being a long time Canes poster, I certainly appreciate the feedback. Nice to know that my hockey sense isn't out to lunch lol