Who will definately not be back next season

[Sun God Nika]

I’m surprised that they even left the door open on Watson. Guy was a good pro since day one and I really respect everything he’s gone through…. But I don’t think he’s an NHL player anymore.

I think he is a solid 4th liner.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Talbot, but I hope the haters are also gone next year!

 

[Ice-Tray]

Talbot, but I hope the haters are also gone next year!

Fat chance of that, there’s always a new target….. Though if PD and DJ are still here…. hahahaha

 

[SpezDispenser]

I don’t disagree, what about a guy like Maroon then. Perennial finals guy, and is reasonably tough….

His pedigree is there, for sure. I don't really know enough about his role with the Lightning to say much, but someone with his experience would be a welcome addition to the 4th line. Or 3rd if we can find someone good enough to supplant Joseph there.

 

[JD1]

Holden out for sure

Watson most likely out but he might struggle to find a multi year deal so there's a chance he's back on a one year deal

I think they will invite Brassard to camp but there's an obvious possibility that he can't fully recover in time

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Pretty sure they're gone

Joseph. He's better than what he's shown this year, but for whatever reason, he just isn't a fit on this team.

Holden...he's barely a 7th right now. He can't handle a high tempo game anymore.

Watson...if you can't play, you at least have to win most of your fights.

50/50

Gauthier is a beautiful skater, and we do need RWs, but he's invisible in every other facet of the game. If he could at least turn into a nasty hitting machine or something, he'd have value.

Formenton is purely a culture and second chances issue. [ahem] aside, the kid needs a fresh start outside of the city and hopefully in a quiet market if he's clear to return to the NHL.

 

[DJB]

 

[aragorn]

Watson, Talbot, Holden, Brassard & Brown will likely not be back, not sure about Gambrell, maybe on a two way.