So let's say 5 years or Hayes (even though I think we all figure it may be longer, but let's go w/ 5).
Here's how I could potentially see it playing out:
Year 1: 2C (Cozens or Turcotte are in the CHL or NCAA)
Year 2/Year 1 ELC: 2C (Cozens or Turcotte are likely in the NHL because the Avs tend to rush F prospects, but they're either playing W or 3rd/4th line C)
Year 3/Year 2 ELC: First possible year that Cozens/Turcotte could be in the 2C role, but let's say they split w/ Hayes for 2C role while also playing 3C
Year 4/Year 3 ELC: Hopefully solidified 2C role, Hayes down to 3rd/4th C (depending on what happens with Bowers)
Year 5/Post ELC Year 1: Same as above.
So there is one year on that type of plan where there's some overlap, however that's where we have buyouts if needed, or potential trades, the cap increases, etc.
I meant if the Avs bring in a Panarin, I have no issue with Kerfoot being in the top 6.
Meant it more as in a Panarin caliber type. A guy who can create his own offense and drive his own line.Panarin is not coming
He wants:
FL makes too much sense for him.
- Money. FL not only have the $$$, they pay little to no taxes COL cannot offer;
- Location. Warm weather or big city to enjoy those riches with a familiar Coach.
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While I will not argue that Kerfoot is performing well right now, I still do not believe he's a viable piece in a contending team's Top-6 (let alone the top line). His shot is just not good enough and he's an easy person to gameplan against.
Again, he's doing well there right now, absolutely, I just don't see it as a longterm solution myself.
One thing to always keep in mind is that we currently have a ton of natural centers likely to be in the lineup/depth players next season in MacKinnon, Soderberg, Kerfoot, Compher, Jost, Kamenev, Toni, O'Connor, Dries, and Bowers. It's not unreasonable to think that one of those younger guys will develop into a genuine 2nd line center within the next couple of years. That's why I wouldn't be too broken up if the 2nd line player(s) we brought in were wingers rather than a center, especially if we draft a center at 4. Soda can probably fill that role for one more year if you add genuine top 6 wingers to his line, and there's still an outside chance that Kerfoot, Compher, Jost, or even Kamenev takes a big step in the offseason and comes out swinging next year. Honestly I think our issue this season was scoring depth rather than center depth.
Panarin is not coming
He wants:
FL makes too much sense for him.
- Money. FL not only have the $$$, they pay little to no taxes COL cannot offer;
- Location. Warm weather or big city to enjoy those riches with a familiar Coach.
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One thing to always keep in mind is that we currently have a ton of natural centers likely to be in the lineup/depth players next season in MacKinnon, Soderberg, Kerfoot, Compher, Jost, Kamenev, Toni, O'Connor, Dries, and Bowers. It's not unreasonable to think that one of those younger guys will develop into a genuine 2nd line center within the next couple of years. That's why I wouldn't be too broken up if the 2nd line player(s) we brought in were wingers rather than a center, especially if we draft a center at 4. Soda can probably fill that role for one more year if you add genuine top 6 wingers to his line, and there's still an outside chance that Kerfoot, Compher, Jost, or even Kamenev takes a big step in the offseason and comes out swinging next year. Honestly I think our issue this season was scoring depth rather than center depth.
Unfortunately, any C drafted would need 2-3 years to fully develop.
Jost is still WIP. Compher is playing RW or 3C. Kerfoot is LW. Kamenev/Bowers are expected to be 3C or 4C. There is such an abundance of odd pieces, nothing in the system that can be considered 2C prospects. Soda can remain until the remainder of his contract and nothing...2C needs to be addressed, everything else involving the team can be evaluated at a later.
Those list of players there aren’t going to be 2C’s. Bowers has an incredibly small chance of being a 2C if he can figure out how to drive a line offensively. But betting on those guys to be our 2C would be the fastest way of wasting our contention window.
Why stop there? Think of the picks we could get for MacK or Makar!
I sure wish I had the ability of you guys to predict player development with such certainty.
Trading Barrie has nothing to do with having more picks and/or prospects.
You're gunna need to explain to me how trading Barrie for Drouin & MTL's 1st would have nothing to do with having more picks...
I just replied to you because you were clearly disappointed that i didn't at first.
As for the trade proposal, it is unrealistic to begin with. We would never get that kind of package for Barrie.
What would I ever do without your disapproval to guide me?
I just replied to you because you were clearly disappointed that i didn't at first.
As for the trade proposal, it is unrealistic to begin with. We would never get that kind of package for Barrie.
I sure wish I had the ability of you guys to predict player development with such certainty.
I meant if the Avs bring in a Panarin, I have no issue with Kerfoot being in the top 6.
I sure wish I had the ability of you guys to predict player development with such certainty.
So let's say 5 years or Hayes (even though I think we all figure it may be longer, but let's go w/ 5).
Here's how I could potentially see it playing out:
Year 1: 2C (Cozens or Turcotte are in the CHL or NCAA)
Year 2/Year 1 ELC: 2C (Cozens or Turcotte are likely in the NHL because the Avs tend to rush F prospects, but they're either playing W or 3rd/4th line C)
Year 3/Year 2 ELC: First possible year that Cozens/Turcotte could be in the 2C role, but let's say they split w/ Hayes for 2C role while also playing 3C
Year 4/Year 3 ELC: Hopefully solidified 2C role, Hayes down to 3rd/4th C (depending on what happens with Bowers)
Year 5/Post ELC Year 1: Same as above.
So there is one year on that type of plan where there's some overlap, however that's where we have buyouts if needed, or potential trades, the cap increases, etc.