Quote (AU5TIN @ Sep 30 2016 11:41am)
Just not tatar or DK, but i some what agree. Nyquist can go, hes fairly one dimentional, at least when compared to Tatar. I think if they gambled and did Nyquist, plus first round pick (and play their heart out and make the playoffs again, to minimize the potential damage of losing a first rounder) then maybe add jurco or a similar lower end prospect as well. I wouldnt throw in Pulkinnen, i think he has the potential to be someone special in this league, if only he were played correctly, he needs to be a top 6 winger, not bottom 6.
I think if they were to shop pulkinnen they need to do it to teams who know the potential he has, a team that has watched him in over seas or in minors (where he was played correctly) with prospects or picks to spare, that way they will bring maximum return. Especially if the wings continue to not play him correctly.
I think the reason for not playong him correctly is the lack of room in the top 6, its pretty set in stone, and i dont think they can make room for him without an injury.
Yeah but with the market as it stands, there is a prememium on defensive talent. I think that adding a really quality defenseman that is only 22, shoots right handed would be great for what we need. Kronwall's best years were with stuart, who was a defensive defenseman, and I think Trouba could be the anchor he needs. If that means moving DK, i do it. I think Oulette can play, and we have an excess of left-handed defenseman.
I definitely like tatar over nyquist, but again if it means getting trouba i would send him.
I like pulkinen, but i don't think it's a matter of him being in the top 6.. if anyone should be in that role, i would put mantha or AA up over him. Pulkinnen lacks size, which isn't a huge set back, but with our roster it is. We have too many skaters like that, with only abby to create space effeciently.. I thought getting Ladd would be really beneficial, as we need some bigger bodies that also have skill to create space and also help generate chances. This is why i'd rather have mantha in the top 6.
AA has proven he can score, and generate chances with his incredible speed. So while i like pulkinnen, i think he's expendable because of the fact we have too many players like him in the lineup as it stands now.