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Different angle on a few deals. Interesting.
1. I think you're right about Fiala being productive at the top of the lineup under MSL. I think he could thrive. I just hesitate about Roy simply because I don't know how other teams view him. He's got decent size and a wicked shot. He can make high-difficulty plays because he has the skills. I don't know if it's gonna translate to the NHL simply because of his skating. Whenever I tune in or see a highlight, he's barely skating - mostly gliding - into areas which are way too open. Is he a top-6 or a 3rd liner? Dunno, but def interesting. Ps. I think this kid would be a top-15 pick this draft if he was born 3 weeks later.
2. I've always liked Timmins. I haven't heard much about him in some time and wondering if his development ahs stalled, but I'd def give him a shot in MTL. I'd also be interested in seeing how Smilanic develops. I never paid attention to him until the FLA trade. Hughes seems to target certain players and I wonder what he sees in him.
3. I'm fine with whatever return Drouin gets, but I'd wait until the TDL to give him as much time as possible to up his value if that's the way he's trending. Otherwise, just get whatever you can for him and file it as an L.
4. No thoughts on Hoffman, but, and take this with a grain of salt, an NHL Central Scouting Extern Consultant on my Twitter feed tweeted that VGK had inquired about Hoffman recently. No negos, just inquired.