I would rather try to help Bedard in his 1st year than have him try to carry Labanc, especially in the scenario where we aren’t looking to compete.
maybe
Eklund-Hertl-Zetterlund
Couture-Bedard-Barabanov
Labanc-Bordeleau-Kunin

You want to give Zetterlund (Mr 0 points and -6 in 7 games) 2.5m?

I'd rather give him 1.5 or 2m.

He's been awful.

That's literally 80% of the Sharks since Timo left. Except he's adjusting to a completely new team. He does a lot of good things, the team is just trash

His line mate Johnsson at least has 3 assists this year.

I don't think I'll ever like this guy, but 2.5m is too much regardless.

I was just thinking Bedard will do his thing, score, great passer, Barbs gets pucks, does his thing... I was just thinking Lebanc can shoot and Bedard would get him the puck. I was having visions of Jumbo and Cheechoo.

He had 20 points in 45 games and had great xGF stats before he came to this sorry ass team. Also he hasn't been playing on a line with Johnnson so what are you even talking about. He's played with Hertl and Eklund.

Before Eklund came up, it was Zett-Hertl-John. Also I thought I saw Eklund up with Couture too. Could be wrong.

I'm a hater, I won't lie.

Lol i can tell, hope you come around. They did mix and match a bit last game so Eklund may have seen some time with Cooch. I think Eklund should be on Cooch's wing, honestly.
That's where he played a lot last year and looked a lot better.

With that said I've loved how Eklund has looked despite the lack of production. Does a lot of things right and just needs to execute better, which will come with time in the NHL

I got no choice but to come around eventually. This icey heart must thaw.

Eklund continues to be nothing but impressive. He also brings a "fun" factor to his lines. I swear, this team almost seems like they're all business. Business ain't booming either.