SkateOrDie
Joined: Feb. 2024
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I like the 3rd pairing, but we could do without Arvidsson, Wennberg and Ned.
You got to have some faith in the youth on this team.
Blom needs an opportunity. He's got nothing left to prove at the AHL level. So there is your goalie.
If you want a security blanket find someone you can sign for 1 mil and dump in the AHL.
As far as Wennberg, he's never been that good. His stats this year are pretty bad. You might as well play Poulin or Koivunen. You could even give Broz a shot there if they can sign him.
As for Arvidsson, I rather not bring in a 32 year old who is frequently injured with back problems. They need consistency with the high level play. Not 60 games if they are lucky.
I think the best answer to the LW might already be in the organization in Yager. There are a hand full of other LW, but none of them are true 1LW, they are all kind of middle 6 guys.
That 30 goal scorer type just isn't there.
You also run the problem of having Crosby be the biggest guy on his line again. Historically speaking..... that doesn't work.