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He was also injured last year. That plays a role in things.Considering they’ve been that way for several years in a row now, they’re probably bad all the way across. He’s been, statistically, one of the worst dmen in the league for at least two years now
If Gunnarsson doesn't come back, who are you putting into that spot if you're not going to the FA market for someone? Schmaltz has had his shot a couple times now, he's not it. Expectations for Walman are still probably too high around here, and while he took steps forward this season I don't think he's ready to step into the NHL full-time. [Though I'd start making him the first call-up.] Reinke? Maybe, if you realize he's got a low ceiling and can shelter him. Mikkola? Same. Butler? Ugh.1-year deal its fine.
I really don't like IF Gunnar gets extension.
How much of those numbers are really Bouwmeester, and how much of it was who he was on the ice with? It's pretty clear that the difference between GA and xGA is largely Binnington, though the pre/post difference in xGA is .30 [which isn't trivial].Bouwmeester 1st half vs 2nd half:
Granted, I think Bouwmeester's game got stronger as the season went on, but I don't know that it was really good. Better than OK, but still room for improvement.
Not Jerabek; if he couldn't get into the lineup with everything going on early in the season, he's not getting into this lineup.If Gunnarsson doesn't return what does everyone think the Blues will do for the 7th and 8th defensemen next season?
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I wonder if the Blues will look for a veteran on a bargain contract(Wideman, Methot, if he looks healthy, Polak, etc.). Though not my personal preference, maybe they bring Del Zotto and/or Jerabek back? What does everyone think?
I'm not opposed to bringing Polak back; at 32, he's probably still got a couple years left and you know what you're getting and he can fill that. As long as you don't ask for what he was when he was here, you'll be fine. If you're trying to keep it cheap, you could take a shot at Eric Gryba (6'4", right-hand shot; probably going to fill the Chris Butler role). But I might look at what we've got at forward and try to deal from there, instead of plugging a 6/7 guy in. The FA market is pretty limited; there should be better options in a trade.