Hi! I couldn't find a thread about this, which seems really important at this Point. Feel free to merge in there already is one, that I missed.
Our defence is in dire need of defencemen that could handle both defence and offence. How about taking a chance on Pitkanen? 30 years old and with a history of concussions, could potentially come cheap? Pretty high upside and would make a great PP-blueline with #65.
Jovanovski has loads of experience, big hitter and good team player. 38 years old, probably his last season in the big Leagues. Would be make/improve the team short term?
Tallinder (who is now on a try-out with Toronto). He is clearly better than anyone we could put on the last pairing, and would come cheap.
And a couple of interesting forwards.
Penner? Big strong player that can create space for guys like Turris & MaCarthur?
Tootoo. Plays with 100% energy and when he doesn't "over-play", plays simple, with speed and tenacity, he is a player in Avery's mould, but without the bs.
Handzus. Okay, Ottawa doesn't really need Another center, but he is big and solid all over the ice. Both Zibanejad, Smith & Legwand can play wing.
Thoughts?
Our defence is in dire need of defencemen that could handle both defence and offence. How about taking a chance on Pitkanen? 30 years old and with a history of concussions, could potentially come cheap? Pretty high upside and would make a great PP-blueline with #65.
Jovanovski has loads of experience, big hitter and good team player. 38 years old, probably his last season in the big Leagues. Would be make/improve the team short term?
Tallinder (who is now on a try-out with Toronto). He is clearly better than anyone we could put on the last pairing, and would come cheap.
And a couple of interesting forwards.
Penner? Big strong player that can create space for guys like Turris & MaCarthur?
Tootoo. Plays with 100% energy and when he doesn't "over-play", plays simple, with speed and tenacity, he is a player in Avery's mould, but without the bs.
Handzus. Okay, Ottawa doesn't really need Another center, but he is big and solid all over the ice. Both Zibanejad, Smith & Legwand can play wing.
Thoughts?