Zaitsev played the right side with Muzzin, I think this can really help him. Having a defensive minded vet like Muzzin steadying his game should help.
Ideally if we could dump him at minimal cost and we can find someone to replace most of his minutes then great but we are in no place to trade RHD even if he is paid slightly too much and plays too many minutes.
I don’t think Liljegren is ready to make the next step either. He has been hurt most of the year and unless he has a fantastic end of the year, a great Calder Run and fantastic offseason where he puts on 10-15lbs and is lights out at training camp he needs more seasoning. I know that is a lot of things to go right, just saying he is not ready for the NHL. I would rather him over develop in AHL then have another Pool Party situation.
Ideally if we could dump him at minimal cost and we can find someone to replace most of his minutes then great but we are in no place to trade RHD even if he is paid slightly too much and plays too many minutes.
I don’t think Liljegren is ready to make the next step either. He has been hurt most of the year and unless he has a fantastic end of the year, a great Calder Run and fantastic offseason where he puts on 10-15lbs and is lights out at training camp he needs more seasoning. I know that is a lot of things to go right, just saying he is not ready for the NHL. I would rather him over develop in AHL then have another Pool Party situation.