Speculation: IF one develops into Center, who would it be? (Laf, Kakko, Kravtsov)

[EdJovanovski]

We have quite the winger logjam, some people want us to make a move for another center ranging from a Cirelli or Domi, to a Barkov or Eichel. Some want us to develop from within, IF one of these young wingers were to develop into a center who do you think it would be? Who is best suited for it?

Lafreniere has not played center for a long time but is easily the most skilled of the group. Kakko & Kravtsov both have experience at center, notably Kravtsov in the WJC. Kakko played some center in Liiga. When we drafted Kravtsov our front office said they seen him as a potential center in the future.

My pick would be Kravtsov as he is the best skater of the 3 and his game reminds me a lot of Pettersson’s. I also think he has more to prove and would be the more willing to compromise as Laf & Kakko will have more handed to them based on their pedigree. We’re moreso building around Kakko & Laf, and if we were to make a move for a high end center there’s a good chance Kravtsov would be dealt in that package.

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[GoAwayPanarin]

Laf is the smartest and most creative so in theory, he would.

I think Kravtsov should start taking some reps there though.

 

[Fitzy]

Probably Laf, but 99 times out of 100 its a drafted center becoming a winger in the NHL, not the other way around.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

All of them. Ultimate center depth!!!

 

[Fitzy]

All of them. Ultimate center depth!!!

 

[Sayba]

Trade Kravtsov and or Buch for a center.

 

[Rangers394]

None. Draft/trade for/sign a center

 

[Kupo]

You morons. We’re set at Center.

Boo
Zbad
Barron
Howden

 

[Edge]

We’re gonna do this Oprah style until we land one, aren’t we?

You’re a center! And you’re a center! And you’re a center!

You’re all centers!!!

Except you, the center who isn’t coming along fast enough. You’re a winger...

 

[aufheben]

This is just unhealthy at this point.

 

[mrmovies779]

How about they develop into NHL players first before we start playing musical chairs with our fowards

 

[Crease]

This is my least favorite topic on HFNYR.

 

[Thirty One]

He even capitalized IF what more can you ask.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Probably Laf, but 99 times out of 100 its a drafted center becoming a winger in the NHL, not the other way around.

Kuznetsov and Aho are good examples of wingers moving to the middle. But both played center in junior hockey so it makes it a bit easier. Lafreniere hasn't, as far as I know

 

[cwede]

You morons. We’re set at Center.
Boo, Zbad, Barron, Howden

In truth, even less
Boo is UFA, didnt get enough NHL games
Barron likely a wing
If Strome leaves. they'll replace him
J.Richards is my long shot for 4th C

 

[bl02]

I know small sample size but Kravtsov. Didn't he play center at the world juniors with a bad tricep injury and played well. I wouldn't mess with Lafreniere and Kakko's position.
I would hope Chytil gets better and tries to grab the 2C spot and what about Barron? I thought he was supposed to be possibility for decent bottom 6 center with size?!

 

[Kupo]

In truth, even less
Boo is UFA, didnt get enough NHL games
Barron likely a wing
If Strome leaves. they'll replace him
J.Richards is my long shot for 4th C

I f***ing seriously hate you right about now...

 

[Mac n Gs]

Just play your good players in their positions of strength. We're a better lineup, deeper lineup with them on the W, and there's no need to shoehorn a kid into a position he's not used to playing.

 

[Edge]

Kuznetsov and Aho are good examples of wingers moving to the middle. But both played center in junior hockey so it makes it a bit easier. Lafreniere hasn't, as far as I know

Hayes was similar, though he took the college route.

 

[Trxjw]

Hayes was similar, though he took the college route.

Putting Claude Giroux on the list as well.

 

[True Blue]

This is my least favorite topic on HFNYR.

And yet we keep on coming right back to it

 

[True Blue]

We’re gonna do this Oprah style until we land one, aren’t we?

You’re a center! And you’re a center! And you’re a center!

You’re all centers!!!

Except you, the center who isn’t coming along fast enough. You’re a winger...

Wait, wait Wasn't there someone who wanted to move DeAngelo to center?

 

[mrmovies779]

Wait, wait Wasn't there someone who wanted to move DeAngelo to center?

Shhhhh...dont give bern any ideas

 

[Crease]

Just play your good players in their positions of strength. We're a better lineup, deeper lineup with them on the W, and there's no need to shoehorn a kid into a position he's not used to playing.

Playing players in their positions of strength is some galaxy brain stuff.

 

[Fitzy]

This is my least favorite topic on HFNYR.

Your least favorite so far.....