Edited Jan. 9, 2019 at 10:28 p.m.
Quoting: OvisBabes
An interesting Idea except, I think our center depth is fine and I really cant see him playing on the wing, plus I dont think wed be able to afford him if we want to keep backstrom/holtby a year later
cool idea though
Thanks!
I agree an extension is tricky, and Worth negotiating up front, but I think people make too big a deal about the difference between positions in hockey.
If you can play center, the other ones aren't that different. Look at Boyd, Dowd, and Stephenson moving wherever they're needed, and doing okay.
If he can't do it, Backstrom, Kuznetsov, and Eller have each played most of a season at wing. Only Eller complained.
Edit: You're right about it being tough to keep both Backstrom and Holtby. MacLellan said he's committed to trying to keep Backstrom, which I think means he's hoping Samsonov emerges as a cheaper starter option in the next year. I'm kicking the can down the road on Vrana, too, because Vrana isn't going anywhere as an RFA, and doesn't play pk at all. Someone who can help both special teams should be a bigger priority.