Jimbo1119
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Lots to consider here:
1) How far apart are NYR from what they'd be willing to offer Zibs and what he will be asking? Same with Strome?
2) What pieces would be involved in an Eichel deal? This in itself predicated from BUFF generating a "bidding war"- particularly involving LA
And factors mudding the waters a bit more:
1) Eichel health
2) Zibs' health- given his concussion history and his next contract takes him well into his 30s
3) Chytl- still shows a ton of promise...but still hasn't shown he's ready to lock down 2C
4) The young guys (who might be part of an Eichel package)- most have shown so much promise that the thought of parting with any of Chytl, LaF, Kakko, or Krav is almost unthinkable. While Kakko not putting up #'s- the guy is a boards and backchecking beast...what a difference a year makes. And Krav- small sample size...but looks like bonafide top 6.
5) Strome- all the guy does is produce close to pt/game...and he's stopped the dumb penalties. Naysayers will point out that it's since he plays with Pan...but that's not really true...and even if it is- why break up that producing combo?
None of us have any of the info mentioned above- so all we can do is speculate....so I guess staying the course is the best route to take as the NYR org sorts through the answers to these questions.
In the meantime though, whichever way they go, NYR need to bolster C depth...between Z. Jones, Tarmo, Nils, Robertson, Rykov, Schneider, Hajek...wide range of prospects here- and a few more can be added- I would move 1 or a few of these guys to add a C prospect or two who projects as a minimum mid 6 C...which brings us back to what would be needed in an Eichel package! I'm sure JG will sort it out (yikes!!)