Wheeler just not gonna cut it at C.
I’d try Brodz there….if he offers nothing (and Chytil not close) then a trade is needed

I mean Wheeler at C is better than Bonino or Goodrow. Even when brodzinski was up, he played 4th line

If he’s not close they need to put him on LTIR and look and finding a 3C for the rest of the year, thinking someone like Gourde from Seattle (just an example of the type of player I’d want based on his play style).

I guess Wheeler can be given a shot....just don't see him with anywhere near the speed he'll need to play with the required pace, and get back on D (as required of centers). Sure Brodz played 4th line...but given the circumstances, I think he'd be the best fit at 3C- to bring speed and tenacity there which (hopefully) gives Cuylle a chance to produce, and gets Kakko going.

As for Gourde...definitely the type style player worth targeting- if Seattle is willing to trade on a reasonable deal. The problem is the elevated cost due to the retention and/or inclusion of Goodrow in a deal like this. At least he is signed beyond this year. Rentals are the guys I'd look to stay away from. Type of player I would most like to target would be Morgan Frost. Because retention wouldn't be an issue, the cost to acquire might be in same range-maybe even cheaper. Yet for the assets expended, NYR would have another player they could build longer term on.

Yea I always thought Fox should be IR and Chytil LTIR

Yeah Frost would be another solid option to consider. In an ideal world Chytil gets and stays healthy, but if not then we should definitely consider exploring our options.