A Samberg-Buff pairing seems to be match made in heaven. Buff communicates a lot on the ice which would help a young player get acclimated to the NHL game.
And Samberg is solid defensively, makes very good reads (at college level), and moves the puck very well, that would allow Buff to be more, “Buff-like”.
I’m still hopeful Trouba signs, though it’s not much of a hope at this point. Myers is a guy that I just wouldn’t want the Jets to commit to long term, with or without Trouba, but I think will be back.
Ideally:
Morrissey-Trouba
Samberg-Byfuglien
Chiarot-Niku
Poolman
More likely:
Morrissey-Myers
Samberg-Byfuglien
Beaulieu-Niku
Poolman
That D has me a bit worried for next year. I would welcome a FA or trade RHD, to replace Trouba and prevent a Myers signing.