October 2021

Domi is out and I think we make one more move before the start of the season.

Is Nyquist even gonna play?
You got Domi out.
Laine has to be on the block. I just can't see him resigning to be part of the rebuild. He's got 2 years and he's a UFA and I don't see him signing long term here.
He's got to be the next one out the door.
Bjorkstrand, Jenner and Voracek right behind him.
Although they may want to keep Jenner.
But there has to be a clearing out if they are going to rebuild. Anyone staying right now is just filler till draft picks can play.
They want to be near the bottom the next 2 years.

Ah yes, forgot about his injury. Assume Gerbe/Danforth to take that spot on the roster. Unless Chinakhov can get up and running straight away.

I think with the departure of Atkinson. There expecting one of bemstrom or chinahkov to be the 3rd line right wing. Chinahkov has the shot. Bob Hartley has gone to lengths to compare it to joe sakic. Not a name that drops too often I think he cracks the lineup and plays with texier next year.

Nyquist is skating and was also protected in the expansion draft, so assume he can be ready to start in October. I think 7.5 is Laine's qualifying offer, and in 1 year he is still RFA. If he has a good season he can be signed to a longer deal for sure. The talent is there, just needs to prove it again. Jenner will also be re-signed, very consistant player and can score goals (or hit the post a lot), AAV would not grow by much as he cant consistently play the whole season through injuries. I don't think the team needs a rebuild, just waiting now for the centers drafted today to have an impact. If anywhere is urgent then it's a top RHD, but by the time Sillinger and Kent Johnson arrive, so will Vorenkov and Marchenko. This is already a good team, just don't expect good defense.