I'd be willing to use a 1st for such a move, but none of the top 4 D. If that's the cost of jvr then Francis should go searching for a cheaper option.
I don't think it's a coincidence we're hearing about Ryan resigning the day after the expansion/entry drafts have passed. We were supposed to get a player from expansion and our extra picks were supposed to yield another. I don't view it as a failure on Rf's part, the deals have to be there. Still, we obviously aren't going to be free agent players so now he gets right back to Ryan to make sure we don't go backwards from last year.
I feel the chances of a top 6 center slipping away. Maybe free agency will shake something loose.
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Re: the tweet about Ryan.
1). Why do we think the oilers beat writer, the same one who bought into the Faulk wants out rumor and the same one who was convinced Faulk would be traded for Eberle last year, is a credible source on the Canes signings?
2)Assuming he's right, I'd have no issue signing Ryan as a 4th line Center. I know everyone is pencilling in Wallmark , but Ryan would likely be better next season. Don't want Ryan as a regular in the top 9 though.
If we do re-sign him I just hope he doesn't become the new Char for our fanbase, as that would mean we're failing to develop anything as an org again.
I keep seeing people put Skinner on the third line in these mock lineups.
Bro scored almost forty goals. Pretty sure he's our only first liner, with maybe Aho making a move closer this year.
I know it's about spreading out the lineup, but I can't put the guy anywhere but number 1.
Just saw rumor about Ryan - I am fine with him getting 1-1,25 million, only if he is playing 4C and maybe some PP minutes, but not the first PP line. More money or bigger role in this team for him is just not what we need. He is weak, making many mistakes, and last season he got to much ice time. I dont care if Peters likes him, we need go further and not stay put, and with player like him on 2nd line, first PP role we will not move further for sure. Our team should not be charity show to get someone his dream come true to be a first liner.
So I guess you will play 4th line for Canes next season? Congrats mate, you made it!I get to play with Derek today. That's a good thing.
I get to play with Derek today. That's a good thing.