We just have too many quality defensemen as is. Perhaps something to revisit this offseason
Actually how has Stralman been this season? Would you do Stralman and Johnson for Brodie, Bennett, and another piece or two?
I don't see Johnson making the second line when the line with Mathew, Backlund and frolic, have the shut down chemistry that they do. He would be 3Rd lineCGY has too many D, and even though they may regret giving away Brodie, he has a decent contract and would not have to play as high of a role in Tampa. Maybe middle 6 D.
Jankowski looks like he could be a 2nd 3rd line centre on most teams, needs to grow more. Most importantly, he has a small contract that Tampa can use to their benefit. As Tampa is fairly cap squeezed, moving Johnson can make room for their future young guns like Gourde and Sergachev.
CGY get's a 2nd line centre that has equal or more talent than Backlund, they get stronger up the middle which they need.
I would ideally trade these to Flames for a future goalie, but all the ones that CGY would want are UFA in the off season (Bob, Varly) or can't be had (Saros
I don't see Johnson making the second line when the line with Mathew, Backlund and frolic, have the shut down chemistry that they do. He would be 3Rd line
Brodie isn't a right hander, he plays right direction sometimes and has had success with GioBrodie's a rightie
Weren’t there threads this offseason offering Johnson as a negative asset?
Now he’s worth a top 4 RHD +
Keep making sense HFBoards. Just keep making sense.
Weren’t there threads this offseason offering Johnson as a negative asset?
Now he’s worth a top 4 RHD +
Keep making sense HFBoards. Just keep making sense.
To bleed goals? Brodie is garbage, TB declines.I love Johnson but I think we need Brodie more than we need him at the moment.