BurntToast
Registered User
In what world makes you think Bastian** has earned top 6 RW duties?
I didn’t think much of Bastian before last season but his play in Bing/NJ change my mind.
Bastian has size, is a decent 2-way player, and likes to shoot. Everytime he plays with a good playmaking center he has put up points. He might not drive offense but he does well to keep it plays alive (back checking, board battles). He is a natural RW which the Devils desperately need. Plus, out of all the call ups not named Blackwood he impressed me the most. He looked good in every game he played in.
He would have to earn his place during the Prospect camp/tournament and preseason, but I would test him with Hughes. This also hinges on weather or not the Devils add depth scoring in the summer.