Edited Oct. 18, 2021 at 1:47 p.m.
Quoting: spockrock
No.
They had to resort to playing LaJoie against Nashville when Slavin was out last playoffs because they had no depth. They signed Cole AND Smith to mitigate that this season.
Where would Kampf play in CAR’s forward group? Why do they want to add a bottom 6 player who’s on the hook fo another $1.5M a season next year when they have Drury or Rees who can fill a spot next year for half that?
Cole fits. This trade does nothing for CAR. They open a hole on their 3rd pair, and end up with a forward with term that they have zero need of, all for just a 2nd? No thanks.
1. You still have Smith and you can get another defenceman just like Ian Cole for a 4th or 5th round pick.
They're a dime a dozen.
2. Because he's not a pending UFA like Ian Cole and it's possible Drury and Rees might not be NHL-ready in 12 months??
Kampf is a guaranteed NHL player who kills penalties and wins face-offs on a regular basis.
With a guy like him on the team next year, all is well.
You're welcome.
3. For this season, send any forward of your choosing to the AHL to make room for Kampf.
Spend a 4th or 5th round pick on another D-man like Ian Cole because they are a dime a dozen.
Recognize that Gardiner is out for the season on LTIR, giving the Canes 1.7 million in cap relief.
You're welcome.
4. Cole might fit but he scrapes the bottom of the barrel.
This trade does the things I've mentioned throughout this entire thread and you're wilfully ignoring them.
The hole on the third pair can be filled by Smith or any defence-man on another team for a 4th/5th round pick, because they are a dime a dozen.
The Canes are also getting a forward that any team would want and get an extra 2nd.
You're welcome.