You have to wonder what the ceiling of the current team constructed is though. Bob cant play any better than he has this year. Sure would be nice to get atleast one elite offensive weapon on this team. Maybe Bjorkstrand can grow into that role.
As for Karlsson, if hes taken , thats absolute best case scenario, if we have to lose someone. Sedlak, can easily step right in
I don't know if Bjorkstrand or Pierre Luc Dubois will be an "elite" offensive weapon on this team.. I was much higher on PLD being "elite" prior to his Draft+1 year, but I think Bjorkstrand can be a good offensive weapon.
I think Bjorkstrand could post 20 goals in a full NHL season with training in Columbus during the offseason like Torts had mentioned this year. I'd welcome that.
Not sure what you mean by "ceiling of the current team constructed".. I read it as your not sure this team can get any better by how the team is constructed, and the great play we received from the team and Bobrovsky. I think we could see some improvements from Bjorkstrand, Werenski (a bit defensively due to age), and maybe even Korpisalo.
But, I would consider "best case scenarios" if Las Vegas signs Gagner (don't see that likely happening) or taking 1. Karlsson, or worse 2. Korpisalo. I think Karlsson and Korpisalo is more easily replaceable next year. Maybe Korpisalo becomes a good #1 goalie in the NHL, maybe not. But for the next two years he would probably be a backup to Bob here, maybe develop into good trade bait.
Honestly, I'm in the boat.. You try to get Scott Hartnell to waive his NMC to Las Vegas. I'd like to protect Boone Jenner and Josh Anderson.