Quoting: palhal
Hey I agree with you. Getting Timmins for a 4th line Marlie was a great deal for the Leafs. But what I disagreed with the post, was putting Brodie on left side and Sandin to the right.
Leafs got figure out who the / 6th/7th/8th Dmen next summer after Reilly, Sandin, Giordano, Brodie and Liljgren. Don't think it will be Schenn at 2m, is Holl resigned? Holloway? Is Benn resigned? Kral work his way to the NHL? And as you suggest, it could be Timmins.
OK. Misread your post.
Yes, playing Brodie on the left side when you don't have to is just silly. Playing Sandin on the right side just no.
As for who the 3rd pairing RD is?
Benn is a fantastic 7th guy now. Would bring him back for that roll.
Holl..... maybe if the Leafs can't find an upgrade.
My real thought process is Soucy. Yes, he is likely going to cost more than $2 million per (I see 3.5 million), but he is such an underrated asset that can play both sides very well; and more importantly can play top 4 minutes when needed.
If I am Dubas, that would be my play. Optimal versatility for a decent cost point. Soucy just brings more to the table than the usual Chychurn/Mayfield ideas imo..... meaning no disrespect to thier respective abilities.
A right side of Brodie, Liligren, Soucy and Benn/Timmins (seeing how the later fairs), is deep and competent.