What's the projection on Cal Foote? He's having an amazing year and Yzerman showed that he's untouchable. What does everyone think about him now that he's putting up some big offensive numbers
He still needs work on his skating, he's a big kid so it's not that uncommon that it's an issue, it's not a big one either. He's got a very good shot, his shooting % is extremely high, it's hard and accurate, much closer to Sergachev than Hedman. He's doing well on the PP, the question is does he play that going forward? With his size and physical play, not like his dad but uses his body well, I think he's more expected to be a top PK guy than PP. With Hedman and Sergachev good there it might be hard to get time but they can use a righty back there.
As for what's next for him he'll get every opportunity to win a job in camp. We have Stralman, Girardi and Dotchin on one way deals for RD but Dotchin is easily replaceable. They could Sergachev him next to a McDonagh if they wanted, he has to earn it in camp though. Most likely he goes to Syracuse to play top 4, PP1 and PK2. Should start behind Cernak on the right while he adjusts but by the midway point should be the top guy down there if he hasn't been called up. I see him in Syracuse 1 year max. With nobody under contract going into 19-20 he should have a spot on the big club. Should be at worst a 4 and if all things go right could be a 1 but most likely settles as a 2, PP2 and PK1 guy.