OBVIOUSLY, this will have to play out in camp and likely into the season...
But who is your favorite for taking that spot? Do you keep Pasta there? Or do you have a favorite of Donato, Bjork, Heinen or someone else for that spot? Fun little thing to screw things up... how do upcoming contract negotiations change (if at all) who you decide to play at that premium production spot? e.g. does a guy like Bjork who is NOT a pending RFA get a leg up? Do you go with the more skilled but weaker defensively Donato? The safe and smart Heinen and put more scoring on the third line? How does Donato’s ability to play center come into play?
But who is your favorite for taking that spot? Do you keep Pasta there? Or do you have a favorite of Donato, Bjork, Heinen or someone else for that spot? Fun little thing to screw things up... how do upcoming contract negotiations change (if at all) who you decide to play at that premium production spot? e.g. does a guy like Bjork who is NOT a pending RFA get a leg up? Do you go with the more skilled but weaker defensively Donato? The safe and smart Heinen and put more scoring on the third line? How does Donato’s ability to play center come into play?