Quoting: benjgc
Also forgot to tag dopplsan
I’m beyond flattered.
I agree one of KJ or Marchy will/should start in CLE, but we’ll see. I said the same for Sillinger.
Not a fan of the Bems contract. I doubt he gets more than a one year deal at less than a mil. He’s likely either traded this off-season, or is claimed on waivers.
I’d be very happy with that Laine contract; but, I think he is angling for more money at less term right now. Considering the flat cap, it’s frankly the smart move.
I agree Blankey is probably given a lot of leash - I was a fan of his game too, and could see his ceiling as a good middle-pairing guy. That being said, I still see one of Jiricek (my preference) or Nemec taken at 6OA. But, GMJK has surprised before. Id dig Gauthier and Savoie at 6 and 12 - don’t know enough about Nazar to say.
Lines look good to me, except Peeke on the top pair, and Chinny on the 4th line. Peeke held his own when he was playing there last season, but it’s not where he should be long-term; but, I get it, we don’t have a lot of RD right now to have much a choice.
For Chinny, we have a 1st rounder whose game is built around his shot who should not be languishing on the 4th line playing six minutes a night in a checking role. CBJ did this to him last season a bit too much for my liking, and I was not a fan. Put the guy in the AHL - sacrificing a season or so when he is young can pay dividends down the line. CBJ did the same to screw up Bemstrom, and look how that turned out. I like Danforth, and think he should be in his spot instead.