If they get Celebrini Smith signs Mukhamadullin and Guscchin callups

This in my opinion is probs what San Jose looks like next year but I’d put celi at 3C and granny at 2C

I guess money talks (& maybe beach) but hard to believe any ‘coveted’ FA signs in San Jose - they are and look to be for at least 3 more years epically non competitive .

I hope you guys do win the draft lotto. If you do, be prepared for Mack to go back to BU for another Beanpot run.

Yeah we would need to overpay, but let’s say couture retires, and even if we get celi or smith signs, we simply need another center. We can afford overpaying someone for a few years

He isn't getting football money but he has enough to make a decision that isnt purely money driven. I think with max bonuses it's around 3m playing in the nhl. It's a lot of money but I can see him wanting another run. Bedard having no support might be a motivator to wait another year. I am wrong more than I am right, time will tell. For your need at center, I would look for established guys who you can justify overpaying short term because they will foster the culture of the next era of Sharks.