Disclaimer: This is the first thread I have started. Not sure the poll will work correctly.
For me, the RD next year is the most interesting question for this team. I think it is pretty clear that our right side will not be Myers, Tanev, Stecher, and Tryamkin because that is 4 NHL paid defence for a team that will be strapped for cash. Not to mention what to do with Rafferty, Benn (if the LD is full and he plays RD) or even Woo if he has a good camp.
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding this question. What will be the cap, what would the 3 unsigned RD in the poll sign for, what are the other important FA decisions (Markstrom, Toffoli, etc.). Given we can't know everything, I hope we can make an educated guess, all things considered (but unclear). One particular question that is interesting for me, hence the poll, is Tryamkin vs. Stecher. Both are similar age, same position, likely similar contract, but vastly different size and style. Choice between these two would be telling for the team strategy going forward.
Fortunately for me, I did not make this choice and chose both Stecher and Tryamkin, with Tanev leaving. I love Chris Tanev. He was a warrior who did everything for this team, which his body and career will suffer for in the long term. He was and still is a great defensive RD who can move the puck well. I just have to wonder for how much longer? Tryamkin and Stecher together would likely cost close to the same as Tanev, who would likely miss time with injury. Tanev might require longer term as well, and I feel better keeping Stecher with the other RD being giants in Myers and Tryamkin. Of course, this all depends, and like I said I love Tanev so would not at all be disappointed if he stays.
Thanks in advance for your insights.
For me, the RD next year is the most interesting question for this team. I think it is pretty clear that our right side will not be Myers, Tanev, Stecher, and Tryamkin because that is 4 NHL paid defence for a team that will be strapped for cash. Not to mention what to do with Rafferty, Benn (if the LD is full and he plays RD) or even Woo if he has a good camp.
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding this question. What will be the cap, what would the 3 unsigned RD in the poll sign for, what are the other important FA decisions (Markstrom, Toffoli, etc.). Given we can't know everything, I hope we can make an educated guess, all things considered (but unclear). One particular question that is interesting for me, hence the poll, is Tryamkin vs. Stecher. Both are similar age, same position, likely similar contract, but vastly different size and style. Choice between these two would be telling for the team strategy going forward.
Fortunately for me, I did not make this choice and chose both Stecher and Tryamkin, with Tanev leaving. I love Chris Tanev. He was a warrior who did everything for this team, which his body and career will suffer for in the long term. He was and still is a great defensive RD who can move the puck well. I just have to wonder for how much longer? Tryamkin and Stecher together would likely cost close to the same as Tanev, who would likely miss time with injury. Tanev might require longer term as well, and I feel better keeping Stecher with the other RD being giants in Myers and Tryamkin. Of course, this all depends, and like I said I love Tanev so would not at all be disappointed if he stays.
Thanks in advance for your insights.