I don't see Hoffman go giving the fact Florida are in winning now mode. Rest is A1 for me. Nice list!
Yeah he probably won't be sold off unless they're on the outside looking in at the deadline, but as the above post says he has been in rumors so he could be moved for a defenseman either before the season starts or in season prior to the deadline.
Edit: covered
gusstafson had 60pts last year on the blue line should they be trying to resign this guy and not trade him???
They could, but he may have extra value as a rental with his low salary, and they'll still need to resign Strome and Debrincat. It would depend on what he asks for.
Edit: Dangit beat me to it again!
Based on our GMs recent track record, if the Blues' playoff odds are looking bleak, you can't rule out a Schenn or Pietrangelo deadline deal. Although my guess is Pietrangelo is extended before then; Schenn is almost guaranteed to test UFA, and he'd have good value at the TDL. Lots of "ifs" at this point tho.
Based on our GMs recent track record, if the Blues' playoff odds are looking bleak, you can't rule out a Schenn or Pietrangelo deadline deal. Although my guess is Pietrangelo is extended before then; Schenn is almost guaranteed to test UFA, and he'd have good value at the TDL. Lots of "ifs" at this point tho.
Schenn would be a great add for the Jets. We really missed Stastny last year, especially in the playoffs.
dont you prioritize guss over strome atleast though or is it more they cant afford to pay guss if he puts up another 60 pts this season
No, Strome is the bigger priority. He's younger and played well at 2C for them last year. Plus as mentioned they have defenseman coming. They could trade Saad (again) to keep Gustafsson though.
dont you prioritize guss over strome atleast though or is it more they cant afford to pay guss if he puts up another 60 pts this season
Yes and no. If we focus only on the players, i'd prioritize Gus. But, if you look at the greater picture they already have a ton of LD and they also have Beaudin and Boqvist coming so they are more than set on defense. Now, i don't know that much about HAwks and i might be wrong. But Strome appears to be 2nd C (while Dach develop) and will make a perfect 3rd C. I'd go with
xx - Toews - Kane
Cat - Strome - xx
xx - Dach - xx