Quoting: Ledge_And_Dairy
Livingston will almost certainly play in the AHL, sitting him on the bench would be a complete waste of his potential and only hurt his development
Yeah, as much as I would want him in the big club, it makes more sense to have him play more in the AHL.
Quoting: mvp13
NSH seems to always overload on defensemen, eh? I thought it was weird when they got Schenn, I thought that meant they'd move on from Carrier, but then they signed him, too. NSH can only retain on one more contract for this season, would it be worth it to retain on Barrie? I doubt there'd be much interest for him.
I think the most likely scenario is they either bench or trade Lauzon, since they'd probably actually get something for him. They did just sign Carrier so it's not like they'll trade him. Fabbro does have upside. I think they have Lauzon ride the bench/trade market and play one of the righties on LD for now.
I'd also definitely get Sherwood in the lineup, he was good down the stretch in their little run last year.
Maybe if things look bleak come trade deadline time, retention and a trade for Barrie could be had... but I don't think trading him with retention now makes sense. And agreed, getting Sherwood some time would be great as well.
As for putting Carrier or Fabbro on the left side over Lauzon... its an option, and if an injury happens in the top 4, it is likely required for someone to move to the left side.
Quoting: gmgb
I see Livingstone in MIL, until there's an injury. It would be best for his development, and he's waiver exempt.
Yeah, that makes sense. So he goes down to the AHL, who then becomes the healthy scratch? Lauzon? Fabbro? Carrier?
Quoting: palhal
I just don't see the logic in thinking 4 NHL RHD is too many. Injuries happens and what ever side they play regularly, having 7 or 8 NHL capable Dmen is necessary for the season .
Not that object to trading Barrie....but your logic is incorrect when who say the Preds have "too many" RHD.
I guess I would feel better if one of Carrier and Fabbro had some time spent on LD. But maybe that is what gets looked at this year. I agree that 7-8 NHL capable Dmen is necessary, it is just usually number 7 & 8 are $1 mil a year players, not $2 mil. That's more my thought of maybe having 'too many'.
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