I like Zboril more than most and am hoping he steps up and challenges for a spot this year. That being said, with the way the B’s D is set up right now, that will be difficult. As it currently stands he’s got to be seen and the #4 option behind Z, Krug, and Grizz on the left side.
The question is how serious the B’s were about getting some size on the left side and whether the above picture changes? I have said before that I was surprised that the B’s had Krug and Grizz in the lineup at the same time. That said, Grizz was soooo good this year, I’m not sure how you knock him out of that 3rd pair LD spot?
He has all the skills to grow into what Krug has become, but he hasn’t done it yet (and maybe never will). Do the B’s stand pat, or do they move Krug, try to get bigger/better on the left side and install Grizz as that 3rd pair PP specialist? They could also deal Grizz while his value is high and hope that UV, Zboril, or Lauzon grab the third pair spot.
So many directions they could go in.
I asked my Magic 8 Ball what they were going to do and got the enigmatic:
“Reply Hazy, try again”, followed by “Try Again Later”...
Sigh.