Quoting: BStinson
Why exactly is Seider 3 years out? He’s extremely polished defensively and man handles professionals in the DEL, AHL, and SHL. Cernak although good isn’t a pressing need and I’d wager Yzerman would either be after that Dallas deal or want Sergachev with an add on our end.
if you want to ruin a defenseman, play him at 19.
3 years is an estimate, it might be 2. Whatever, splitting hairs. But you won't see him till he's 21-22 range.
And Cernak costs you virtually nothing here and you are going to need guys to for roster spots.
Picking up a guy who can be a solid depth scorer on the 3rd line is worth it here.
Just look at this team next year. The whole team is UFAs that won't be coming back next year....or at least they shouldn't due to their age and RFAs who aren't going to break the bank.
He will easily replace Helm,, Filppula or Ryan.
and on defense Staal probably should hang it up, with Biega,.
This team is trying to rebuild with youth, Cernak fits that, if taking YG helps them do that so be it. They have the cap, and he can still knock in 20 goals. How any other guys on the roster can say that.