I wish Loktionov had stuck around a bit. A fast, supporting team that works well in transition would've been right up his alley. I think that poor kid had tons of potential to be a fantastic middle-6 center on a good team and Deboer completely ruined him. He's technically still available and looking to come back to the NHL, but I'm probably like one of four Devils fans on the planet that would give him another shot (which is ok).
Keeping or dropping Loktionov obviously wasn't gonna be some make-or-break move, but I think he's a perfect example of how this team had the wrong long-term mindset under Deboer.
Keeping or dropping Loktionov obviously wasn't gonna be some make-or-break move, but I think he's a perfect example of how this team had the wrong long-term mindset under Deboer.