These are good points. I’m not opposed to giving Brannstrom and Greig a shot, I’m just saying the first grouping I’d try would be the one I mentioned.
I love the mix on that second unit with Pinto being effective in the bumper/high tip position, Sokolov going to the net front and occasionally sneaking away for a shot, Chychrun launching bombs, Sanderson using his vision and mobility to open lanes and sneak in for back door plays, all of it facilitated by Giroux’s elite playmaking. Very solid potential second unit.
If we add a good PP forward to replace DeBrincat then sure, let’s give him a shot, but I could also see us adding defensive or physical forwards who contribute in other ways but aren’t as skilled on the PP. Like a Haula type for instance. Good contributor but not a PP specialist. Depends on the additions this summer, I’m just saying that based on our current roster I wouldn’t write off Sokolov as a PP option.
