We need a fast, energy guy with at least some skill. Grabner, Lewis, Seto, maybe even Halischuk
Clutterbuck for Tallinder
Zubrus-Lokti-Kovalchuk
Elias-Zajac-Clarkson
Poni-Henrique-Clutterbuck
CBGB (insert Barch as necessary)
I totally agree. People wanting us to acquire a top six forward have to realize that we don't have the assets to pull off a deal like that. The only other way around that is if someone severely overvalues our tradeable assets like Josefson, Tedenby, Tallinder, or a defensive prospect. With us being very reluctant to give up a high pick, our best bet is a guy to solidify the third line, while trying to retain as many picks as possible.
Tallinder for Clutterbuck or Halischuk do just that. They give us our third line RW that gives us a quick, high-energy, and physical game with some scoring. If not that, then we just have to either hope a guy steps up from within and claims the 3RW spot, which seems like what the Devils have been doing rotating Anderson, Butler, and whoever else is coming up next. Or we can trade from a position of strength or excess in our defense to address an issue that won't require a high price tag. If we do acquire someone, I'd either want someone with speed or someone who is very physical (i.e. Halischuk and Clutterbuck).
I'd be very, very surprised if Lou pulls off a deal for a top six forward without giving up something we'd regret. I think all we have to do now is settle for a third liner and then hope we get three solid lines of chemistry when everyone is healthy outside CBGB.
