mothariah
Joined: Jul. 2017
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As a Sharks fan, I have been a big promoter of acquiring Ryan Spooner. I think he does have deficiencies in his game, but I think he provides a good player on your third line. I look at him in this way: is he better than Boedker at the same price tag? Offensively, maybe. Defensively, no. I don't know that he is better than what you currently might have on the third line.
I think the current lines look something like this:
Kane-Pavelski-Thornton/Tierney
Hertl-Couture-Donskoi/Labanc
Labanc/Donskoi-Thornton/Tierney-Meier
Some combination of Goodrow, Suomela, Karlsson, Sorensen, the kids.
I don't agree with you putting Donskoi on the fourth line, although that probably has to do with you bringing in more forwards.
I also don't agree Spooner is an upgrade over Labanc, Donskoi, or Meier on the third line. He's basically a replacement for Tierney, but less effective defensively. So unless Thornton can't play, I don't think that makes a ton of sense.
Coyle would be a good addition, but, again, where does he fit? I don't like that we traded him (but I am happy we got Burnzie), but he doesn't have a clear spot.
Personally, I like Labanc on the Couture line. That puts a slower Donskoi with a powerforward in Meier. You'd basically be replacing Donskoi/Meier, so if you think Coyle is better than Donskoi, pull the trigger. Then you will likely want to move Donskoi, as he won't have a spot in the top 9.
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