He's not anything like Krug. He's more of a smaller Karl Alzner minus the snottiness. Good size, not great, good wheels, nice first pass, limited creativity offensively. It is worth nothing that he is still only 22 and his offensive game could develop more, though I doubt he will ever be a top flight offensive player.
his Going Wild video on his life and family was outstanding.....check it out, came across exceptional
I'm still in this camp
1. put 5 years and $30 M on the table and see what happens if Loui takes it- if so done
2. if he doesn't OR you just want to move him you get future assets as in draft pick and/or prospects
*****Andy Brickley on WEEI with DJ Bean and Joey Mac this morning came across the opposite of me. Brick thinks East other than Caps an TB is wide open and the Bruins should compete. Do not trade Loui, either sign him or let him walk after season*****
I say if you trade Loui I think Boston season is done and it really sends a bad message to the veterans. I'd be surprised if Boston went a point a game rest of year.
you keep Loui you likely make the playoffs but not sure if you have the horses to go far as secondary guys like Connolly, Hayes somewhat, Pasta for whatever reason have not delivered what you need. The defense is a weakness.
The ideal situation is Loui to sign a 2 year deal
but that aint happening
Eriksson showed last night how smart he is and valuable to Boston, he made several subtle but great decisions. He can alter the West race and be this years Gaborik- but sink Boston if moved.
the best way to build the defense to me is by trading a surplus of prospects/picks in offseason for a Shattenkirk or to move up and grab the next Noah Hanifan.
Loui gets you many usable assets but he kills this season- it may not matter to us, but it does to the guys in that room
my first choice is still sign Loui but I would not do 6 years, don't like 5 but understand that is the minimum you could go....four is not even worth putting out there if I was the player or agent
Sweeney may have to expand and include Loui + to get a young player who is playing now and trending up
if this was last year and you had a crystal ball you sway Loui for Kyle Palmeri of the Ducks
the Ducks also look like a great trade partner because they could give you NHL players now for Loui +
Loui and the SJ first and a prospect could get you one of those young Ducks NHL defenseman I would think
