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Trade deadline 2024: March 8
Beaglefan2:
Not that many high draft picks were traded this year - maybe because the same contenders had traded away picks last year - but also because teams are valuing draft picks more now that the younger kids are so much faster and talented. We are about half way through the league transitioning to amazing speed and talent.
Glad for Kuzy and I think he will tear it up in Carolina. I think GMBM went out of his way to find the right spot for him, with 4 Russians including Orlov and a smaller market team. It will hurt a bit to see him play to his potential, but so be it.
One thing about our D that I think will help is Alexyev. I thought he played really well these last few games and his skating has improved 100%.
BlackIce:
Beagle, your point is well taken. Even if he isn't an NHL calibre defenseman, it is now time to start finding out about him one way or the other. He's 24 years old - he's not a kid any more. With 7 defensemen currently on the roster, and even with Fehervary supposedly coming back shortly, he's one of 3 LHD. If there should be any rotation, it should be among the RHD. He's big and strong, the type of guy who should be the first thought to take the role of the now-departed Edmunson, and he has fresh legs. I see no reason whatsoever, other than injury, why he should be sitting out any games between now and the end of the regular season. Carbery needs a reading on what he can expect out of him next season and moving forward.
Beaglefan2:
Agree - thought he played well tonight. Also thought TVR played well and Sandin is showing some confidence.
Hope they resign NAK.
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