I hope and assume the poster wasn't zinging you, but it took me a couple of re reads to think he appreciates your opinion... I think. HA HA!
A. He is a Beast!
B. he skates well
C. strong in front of net
D true defensive defenseman
E. needs to work on offensive skills
Every one of the above I can agree with as I have seen him. Finster hates this when I say it...If Saginaw poops the bed early next year, he's gone for a boatload of picks...he's that good and valuable for a contending team...a ROCK!
Oh, here's his stats... 61 4 14 18 9 46
Your logic does make sense. I just think his leadership would help the already young D core, however we do need the assets he would give us if we did trade him. Especially if we have a similar start like this year.