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Tampa Bay re-signs forward J.T. Brown to a one-year, two-way pact.
Tampa Bay re-signs forward J.T. Brown to a one-year, two-way pact.
Great news!
Edit: Who's left, Barberio?
He will probably get top 6 minutes now in the AHL, which should be great for his development.
He will probably get top 6 minutes now in the AHL, which should be great for his development.
Surprised its only one year.
Probably only 1 year because of the 2 way. I'm thinking he signs multi year next year on a 1 way
Should be pushing for the 3rd line next season. Probably only a 1 year contract though as he probably won't get a chance to prove his worth in the NHL this upcoming season with the major logjam we have in the top-9
I don't see him pushing this year. I think he's being groomed for a top 6 role, so he'll get a season of top 6 under his belt down in the A.
I agree, but I don't think there is room for him to be in the top 6 anytime soon. I see him more as a 3rd liner in the show with upside to move up to the 2nd line. Hopefully we ship out Purcell next year and let the young guys fill his role whilst being more defensively responsible.
I am very glad your not in charge of the team. I am not all knowledgeable on stats etc.. just love hockey learning more about it etc.. Am 35 year fan. But teddy is 27, have 3 more years at 4.5 million his prime three years. He has missed no time for us. Always ready day in day out. Has 51-65-36 points. So averaging about 60 I would guess.
Looking at that I doubt if we have three guys in our system whom can match that production from year one. I don't think any of them will but maybe Drouin and Kucherov when comes up in first year. Killorn would shoot from bench if got the chance but I give him like 40 this year maybe a tad 2-3 more points would be a good first year.
I get where some people say he is not a two way player and agree but think cooper will help him with that and maybe he will grow into that roll a little better. Yet would hate to see these kids brought up and expect teddy's production cause don't think many if any of them can do it and view it as unfair to their progress.
In a years time we will have players that can step up into Teddies role and actually be physical. Why not package him up for a top 4 defensman and let the kids step up. Kucherov is my bet for Teddies replacement if he were to be traded.
As much as I love Teddy he's to soft. We need more grit in this team.