Quoting: tgasp67
The most that I would do is a 2022 3rd. I think that part of the reason he’s been so bad is because he is playing over his head on a team that is very likely bringing him down. I’d give him a chance on the second pair and I think it is possible to get back a similar pick if needed.
I wouldn't play him over Severson or Subban. So 3rd pair
Even on power play, he is not starting over Smith, Subban or Severson.
Unless we would put him in the crease, as Buffalo did.
He is very poor on possession and that is an area we are building around.
He is one of league's worst at completing def zone exits, one area we greatly need to improve to avoid having long shifts pinned down in our own zone.
His pass completion rate is average at best, but awful in 5v5.
His close-in defense is decent, as is his stick work defensively.
I don't think renting him for a year helps develop our young core (unless the aim is to get more shots on Blackwood).
I'd rather bring back Tennyson or Sami Vats for a year. Or just give RD3 job to a rookie and let him run with it.