Boyle was effective for sure, I liked prust better b/c of that godly viking beard and also b/c he didn't get knocked down as much as boyle. You can't really blame him he's like an nba player in the NHL but jesus did boyle fall a lot. Richards needed to go for cap space. Agree on that, he's still a good #2C at 20-30-50 production capability (which he will probably just about maintain playing on an offensively charged team like CHI even with a slight decline).
Krieder is legit, great weapon for years to come. His ceiling is about 30-30-60. Career year maybe can see something like 38-27-65 but I doubt it. Vision not good enough for more assists but if he learns to get more pucks through with his shot he'll get quite a few rebound assists. His shot and speed are great assets and I'm really high on him.
Henrik Is Godly, most consistent goalie of our era. Yeah he's early 30's but Brodeur is fat and he was good into his late 30's. With Hank's mental strength and athleticism I can see him staying consistent, with a slight decline maybe .010 save % for the next 5 yrs, with 1 or 2 outlier years where he wins or is a contender for the Vezina. Basically NYR's window to win the cup is that time period, or however long Hank stands up in real life.
McDonagh? He's a beast, I can see him winning a Norris in the future. I agree that he's not vocal but the NHL tends to like the Yzerman/Gretzky type of more a quietly assertive, prove it on the ice type of leadership. He will get the C. I'd personally give it to MSL because of his career success. Only certified future HOFer on the team currently in addition to Lundqvist. Look at the top 30 scoring last year in the NHL. All 1st rounders with the exception of MSL and Kuntiz. Kunitz is b/c of crosby. MSL created even without Stamkos and has an Art Ross. The guy is tiny and undrafted, it takes an uncommon mentality to get to the NHL and thrive with those factors, let alone at his age. Without the slump after the NYR trade, he's a PPG player last year, and there were less than 15 of those league wide. I understand he's out of the league soon but give him the C imo. Developing leadership skills, all that, that's bullshit tbh. MSL should be the leader.
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