This is a really good team on paper. It will be interesting to see what they can do if they perform.

It’s almost certain Zykov will play with Necas and Svechnikov and Skinner Aho Teräväinen will be a line. I also don’t think Ferland makes the PP

Oh and mckeown will probably be the 7 D over Carrick

Skinner definitely on PP over Ferland. I'd also switch Faulk/Pesce and maybe make some minor tweaks on the lines.

I don't think so considering how well Zykov played with Aho and Tevo and because Zykov can win board battles which whoever is on Aho's line will need to do.

You're right, completely forgot about Skinner with all these trade rumors, but Ferland did put up 21 goals last year and is a big body in front of the net I'd probably switch Skinner for Williams. What do you think?

Not a chance I can see because Carrick is more seasoned while Mckeown is younger and should be getting more minutes in Charlotte to help in his development rather than him only play <30 games with long stretches of not playing at all

If Skinner got dealt, I guess it would be Rask or Ferland to replace him since you have Williams on 2nd unit, assuming canes got future assets for Skinner. Could see Williams bumping up to first unit or one of Rask/Ferland taking his spot. Honestly at this point I'd rather keep Skinner because I don't think they'll get fair value on him. Maybe he has a great year, canes make playoffs and some noise and he likes playing under Brindy. Could re-sign if so, worst case trade him at the deadline if things aren't going well for probably a similar value to what you'd get now.

Mckeown is already a better D man. You go with what’s best for the team. Plus he’s RHD so tvr can relax when he’s overplayed, also allows you to move TvR to the second pairing @nd rest Hamilton/Pesce

Aho can win board battles. No one else needs to do it when both fins love doing it.