Raffi Diaz is a right D. That is somewhat telling in its own right. I think it's setting up a McIlrath/Diaz battle for the 6th spot, with the loser becoming 7. They also compliment each other nicely in their size and style of play. Say we dont move Klein and go with the current 6. Since McIlrath has to be on the roster next year and would therefore be the 7, why bring in another righty with him? Wouldnt you want versatility with a spare lefty, even if that lefty is kept in Hartford until needed? Come on Gorton (read: Glen), it makes too much sense. Klein out, J. Williams in. Unless as Step predicts we're going to wait to in-season when the cap hits become pro-rated. But that's gambling big time. Just set the team up from the start and let it ride.
How much estimated space do they have now, factoring in what the rfas will make, about 1-2m? I think you package Fast/D.Moore/Prospect for a forward. Let Lindberg have a clear path without DM still blocking him.
If they stay with the D as is that would mean one of Diaz or McIlrath is gone...and I don't see it. I say 100000000000% a dman will be moved and a forward added. We are not dealing Moore. We are not dealing Fast. We will not go into the season with all these dmen and short at forward. There is zero doubt in my mind a dman is moved and a forward added...zero doubt.
Plus like Prod said, you have R McIlrath R Klein R Diaz. Klein is going...makes too much sense. Either that or Boyle is going, and that is unlikely. I like Klein, but if moving him enables us to get the top 6 forward we need it must be done. Plus, like I mentioned, we would be selling high for sure on Klein, which is smart.
This organization would be beyond stupid to trade Fast. He probably was our best defensively forward in the playoffs. He's a right show. He started to chip in on offense.
