Well he got injured by blocking a shot where it broke a bone in his lower leg. He has played better as of late (minus leaving Reimer unprotected). Had 3 hits last night and they weren't soft. I think he is showcasing himself well enough to garner some interest around the league. I certainly think he wants out if they can find a trading partner but there is still the problem of bringing up an experienced #7 D man from Springfield. Brown is likely the best candidate but has no NHL experience. Experience didn't stop the Cats from bringing up both McCoshen/Weegar, so who knows.
How could you increase interest when you let your Goalie and your Part of the Ice open. Maybe he can gain some Romm and Place as a Physical Player but what does it help me when i always let the Ice open and someone slide in and Score. Or been so puck focused that even an elephant on the Ice could sneak behind me.
Which Team should be interisting in that kind of play not a single PO Team would go after him and thats most likely Teams asking for a 7th D-Man for the PO.
Does this kind of play increase his chance of a good Contract, hell no. Tough Guy with height or even small pick some up fresh from the Tree.
So im still womdering what is his plan. No real improvment, only in the calmness and outlet passes. Still Puck focused, still doesnt watch around where his Men is, placement on the Ice fail, Physical presence a bit better.
The only trade that maybe could happend 7th D-Man for 7th D-Man, there is no kind of great Pick you get for him. Contract re-signing him i really would pass on him, in the current state and Way he play.