Interesting timing. But i guess there's really no "wrong time" to get business like that squared away.
He's one of those guys who feels like a pretty safe bet to at least be a player. Potentially sooner, rather than later even. Even if that's as a chippy, gritty 4th line energy guy, if the ceiling isn't there. I think he's got more skill than he was credited with by a lot of people at the draft though.
That pretty much defines Tampa’s drafting over the last several years. No shortage of guys in the system who will be able to play lesser roles in the league, but also no truly high-potential talents. The Bolts can fill their lower line vacancies but need somebody to surprise to the upside to actually make a significant impact in a top-6/top-4 role.
They’re gonna have to down the Hagel road and start trading assets(Stamkos) for young high end assets.That pretty much defines Tampa’s drafting over the last several years. No shortage of guys in the system who will be able to play lesser roles in the league, but also no truly high-potential talents. The Bolts can fill their lower line vacancies but need somebody to surprise to the upside to actually make a significant impact in a top-6/top-4 role.