Speculation: Carl Soderberg.

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

It wasn’t a rhetorical question lol I’m just wondering how good do ppl think he would be. Because he’s big, a good skater for his size, good hands, smart, etc. Based on that I’m thinking he could have maybe been a 60-70 point 1C.

He also had significant eye injury early in his career that slowed/derailed his development.

That coupled with recover, likely confidence, (and an unwillingness to come to NA) delayed his NHL debut.

That said,yea, it's likely a story of what could have been. I think without that eye injury he would have been in NA much earlier and possibly had a different development track.

To answer your question, I think at best he could have been what you said. A 1a/1b on a good team. Thinking David Krejci potential, not stylistically, just potential.

 

[scorpiorising]

Always liked Soderberg. Quality player. Not sure why he gets overlooked.

 

[Schemp]

Would have liked him back on the Coyotes. Not sure what his contract demands are? He may have waited too long and teams have already filled their bottom 6.

 

[LokiDog]

Being that he’s still unsigned and likely won’t get a big deal, I’d really love the Rangers to make an offer. He’s just what the bottom six needs and can slot up to fill for injuries.

 

[Forge]

Super annoyed that the Devils haven't been in on him. We can always use the additional vet presence, and the dude still scores goals, something that we still need. Good depth as well. I'd put him a 3C type role, bump Zajac to 4C and put Zacha on the wing, I think.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

“What does this hat trick mean to you?”
“It means I scored 3 goals.”

 

[Cygnusx1018]

Come on back to Denver, Big Ol' Carl. There's a 3C spot with your name on it if you're willing to sign for cheap.

Is Compher not cutting it there?

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

“What does this hat trick mean to you?”
“It means I scored 3 goals.”

Fun fact I was the only one at that game to
Throw a hat on the ice and some leaf fan tried to fight me for it in front of his 2 kids under 8.

Soda is king.

 

[dahrougem2]

Is Compher not cutting it there?

Compher is a winger through and through

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

Fun fact I was the only one at that game to
Throw a hat on the ice and some leaf fan tried to fight me for it in front of his 2 kids under 8.

Soda is king.

I don't like to use the word "hero" lightly, but you, sir, are the greatest hero I have ever known.