JTBF81
Registered User
It has more to do with having Point, Stamkos and Paul that can play center already. So realistically he's either a pricey 3C or he's the 2C on a line where he neuters the offensive ability of Stamkos. It's not a good trio. Cirelli is another guy we depend on in the playoffs to actually score a goal, not just defend. We have enough of those. We need him to produce or the offense will dry up like previous runs and we will say "we have too many two way forwards," but then when we discuss moving the most expensive one, we have Leafs fans in here telling us it's a crazy idea.
Decisions have to be made and these discussions are warranted because his play doesn't look dramatically different. Check your condescension in leafs land or get the boot.
As far as decisions being made, after Killorn walks to another team on a likely 5+ aav deal, it's just re-signing Colton, seeing if they can keep Cole(or signing another 3LD), and filling out a couple of bottom 6 forwards. If Brisebois had planned to move Cirelli, he likely would've done it over the Summer, before an 8 year contract extension was negotiated. Just like last year with Palat, they'll be unable to keep Killorn barring him taking an unbelievable discount or Colton being traded(doubtful but not impossible).
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