Quoting: bsilk18
Wish they had done more I guess, but Hienen needed to go, they solidified the top 6, and they got another bottom 6 winger that isnt a weak kid like Hienen. And they moved Backes' deal for about what I said 50 times they would go it for.
So good job by them, good job by me, and maybe the coulda done more.
Lol, you said they would not retain on Backes or move Anderson.
I told you 2 weeks ago watch for 1st/Anderson/Backes for Kase.
I think they did just fine. Addressed 3 needs. A RW for the middle 6 that can score. Added some much needed size/grit/push back/net front presence in top 9. Dumped Backes and created space to sign Krug. Heinen really had to go.
I understand that some are upset that they did not get a big name. But it always looked like Kreider was going to re-sign and Palmeiri was never really on the table.
I would have liked to see them gotten Barclay Goodrow but never would have paid what TB did for him. Or a beefy 3rd pair RD would have been nice.
They certainly did not win the deadline. But they are better off short and long term after it. And did not move Studnivka/Urho/Beecher/Lauzon.
Now let’s hope they stay healthy for the playoffs and see what happens.