Quoting: dgfresh78
1. It’s not really a “fourth line” with the way these lines are set it turns into a 1A/1B, 2, 3 type of setup.
2. They should hold onto Galchenyuk especially since I don’t see them being able to get anything to really help them in trade plus he can just walk in the offseason giving the Penguins cap space.
3. They can trade ZAR because of kapanen’s PK ability and lafferty would just slot into ZAR’s role next season.
4. I could see rust playing on the top line allowing Kahun and Simon to rotate at both RW roles in the bottom six.
I don't think Kapanen is nearly as good in his own end as ZAR. He doesn't have the grit for it.
ZAR's got a pair, he's willing to throw the weight around, drop the gloves, and play you hard. One does not replace the other.
Kapanen is just fast. I'm not saying I don't like bringing that speed in. But not at the cost of losing the things that make the team a complete team that's hard to play against.
I'd rather dump out a player like Simon or Chucky or Jugs and get that over with. Some pieces are easier to move off the team without screwing up the team than others.
Even if they aren't high priced players.
But since we are talking about Chucky, I mean honestly, don't you get the feeling like he's playing not to get hurt?
He's no where to be found away from the puck. He only wants to score a point and get off the ice. I know he's had that knock against him before, but at least he was visible before which is why he looked like a decent player.
But now.......no where to be found. Like he can't risk injury prior to signing a contract.