This team REALLY misses 2019 ADA on the ice . He was a 4th forward, literally and figuratively. A LOT of offense sprung off his stick, our 2nd best passer. He was a key aspect and reason for our success imo. That can't be swept under the rug. I really hope Lundkvist can provide something similar.
I'd love and prefer to have Fox, Lundkvist and Schneider down the right side long term.. As much as I understand Troubas role on this team, I pray there's a compliance buyout given to teams. Hopefully the league and players can come to an agreement on something like that because the cap is going to create a lot of problems. The other option, is to have someone play the left side, I don't know how practical that is.
We need to put greater value on our puck moving defenseman. I like Trouba for what he is, hate the terms though. At this point, trading Lundkvist, arguably one of our best defensive prospects ever, may come back and bite us in the ass.
We also really need better defensive centers. Zibanejad can't be the only option. Why I also am against Eichel.