Rare Jewel
Patience
Lehtonen has played RD before, including for Finland at the WHC. Those who have watched him, believe he is equally competent on the Right Side.
I am surprised by this signing, but in a very good way. I just didn't think he'd choose us, but I suppose we need a guy, particularly if he can work out on the right side. Let's assume for a moment, that he works out, and is effective as a second pairing RHD. I appreciate that Dermott has upside, but if we could move him, and a forward for a Manson type guy, or just sign a Tanev/Hamonic to play with Rielly, our D might not be too bad.
Rielly Manson/Tanev/Hamonic
Muzzin Lehtonen
Sandin/Dermott Holl
I mean, that's starting to look a lot better than where we've been...
Alternatively, you move Rielly for Parayko as an example, and have plenty of options moving forward too.
I like the world championship more than most in N.A, but the rink size and depending which country they play against has to be considered.
Kivihalme looked good on a hybrid rink for a good team in Karpat last season. How far down the depth chart is he now?
I don't think this makes Dermott anymore likely for a move. That seems quite rash IMO.