A part of me doesn't really believe this full on rebuild thing. Might be because of all the signings we have done over the past seasons. We'll see.
And we should've shitcanned AV and his system years ago. Things would've been different right now I think.
Kovy - JT - Chytil
Kreids - Zib - Buch
Vesey - Hayes - Spooner
Fast - Lias - UFA/someone
Trade Zuc and Names for D and cap. Win the cup. Party.
Hayes could be Boyle but better offensively.
he plays marshmellow soft for a guy his size.
He doesn't utilize his size for sure ,but playing under Av surely made it worse
Using your size is different in this NHL. Guys are too fast. You cant have your center trying to take runs at opponents to leave a 3 on 2 with Gilmour and O'Gara back to defend.
He was playing physical at the end of the season when his minutes increased, especially in the offensive zone.
Huge talent drop off there. Zib can be shifted to a wing or become the 2nd line center if JT is brought in. I don't want Hayes in anything more than the 3rd line role and I dont think it would take too long for Andersson to take on his responsibilities. I drop Chytil/Andersson into the role immediately.
I know you're not a big fan of Zib, but IMO, the guy can definitely be a game changer, if he's not already. I keep the game changer signed to a 5.3 mill contract for 4 more years over giving Hayes anything over what hes getting now. I think I don't like Hayes MORE than you don't like Zib.
This team will be better off cashing out on Hayes now, rather than extending him to what could turn out to be 3-4 mill.
I’m not saying that.
I’m saying Hayes is a more productive 2nd line center than Zibanejad [is a first line center]...
So if you are looking for a 2nd line C, it seems like a no brainer.
I also said move Zibanejad to wing, where he can focus on being “a game changer”.
All contingent upon getting a 1C.