Why did he start Samsonov over Woll?

Walker gonna get way more. And Domi has questionable work ethic. But you could easily sign Debrusk for around $5M instead.

So, it's a coaches job to "motivate" players, who average 3.3m in salary?

Woll was injured.

If walker wants more, there are other options to help replace. Domi and Bertuzzi for me is a toss up both had great flashes. Main reason why I look at Domi is that he is great of switching from wing to center when needed which can help greatly depth wise. I would not argue debrusk at about 5 million. It is a risk but most free agency is a big risk and I can see debrusk helping he leafs.

Its funny this is a pretty good post I have to say but how the heck is Jarnkrok worth a 2cd??? I mean a 5th would be a coup.

Jarnkrok is a hard player to justify. On play alone when he is capable of scoring 15-20 goals easily every year, great defensively and capable of moving anywhere in the lineup a 2nd round pick is justifiable easily on a decently good contract. That being said, he is a UFA after this year, so during the off-season, this will either hurt or hinder the value. As a deadline move, I can see a team spending a 2nd, over the off-season though, they may want to spend less unless they can guarantee a resign. So while I can argue the value, I cannot argue with the fact that he can easily command less.

Jarnkrok has 2 years left...he is a decent regular season utility guy who is AWOL in the playoffs...Arizona has no use for him...do the reverse and you will see that he wouldn't fit...he scored 20 goals playing with guys who are point producing machines...I dunno maybe NYI give you a 3rd like they did for Engvall but my guess is no more than a 4th...there are better younger cheaper options without the term commitment