Thoughts: Micheal Ryder and Aaron Voros.
Defense is fine no changes needed.
Stephan should be fine as backup. |
A couple depth forwards, but leave room and
take low-end talent to allow growing space for the rook's.
Maybe a defenseman or two depending on who will be back and who
will be leaving. Someone who is going to be solid defensively
and be able to punish the Holmstrom's out there.
If they think Stephan is ready, I'm willing to give him a shot.
The coaching staff has been so good at judging goalie talents in
the past, if they think he's good enough, he is. However, a
veteran would be nice for peace of mind and possible injuries.
Overall this is a good team and one that made a serious run for
a cup. With upcoming youth talent, and a lot of it, there don't
need to be drastic changes like those that have been called for
in the last 2-5 years. |
Play Stephan as a backup. If he doesn't play
good enough, then bring some veteran goalie to help out Turco
Keep defence as it is. One of the young defencemen might suffer
from sophomore jinx, but the depth is still enough. Don`t
hesitate to play Jancevski if there is a need for rugged and
experienced defenceman.
Try to land Michael Ryder. He would be a perfect fit for
Ribeiro-Morrow line. If he decides to go somewhere else, then
keep the offense as it is. If young players such as Eriksson,
Brunnström or Pushkarev does not help the offence in terms of
goal scoring enough, then go after a free-agent winger on
February's trade deadline or even earlier. |
Voros, Ryder up front;
Defense: Needs Boucher to bounce back and the kids to keep
going.
Backup: Stephan's job to lose but likely bring in a guy like
Dubikienalphabetz or Denis as competition. |
| I believe the Stars are pretty well set as
they are. Let it ride, and let's see how last year's experience
effects the team this upcoming season. I don't know how anyone
can be anything but positive about the new season. GO STARS!! |
|
Stars need atop 6 right shot RW and a veteran
replacement for Barnes. The obvious top 6 forward is Ryder
but a vet like Shanahan or Brunette (although a left shot
may work . A guy like Satan could also be considered. I
suspect the salary would have to be less than 3 million.
The Barnes replacement needs to be a guy with
versatility at about 1 million. Conroy, Yelle, Gratton
Smolinski maybe Tucker could be considered.
|
If Hagman goes they need to replace his goal
scoring since Brunnstrom won't be able to it in his first
season. They aren't going to get a big name or big score unless
they move someone making over $2 mil to make room (Boucher).
I'd give James Neal or one of the other kids a shot too.
The seven defense are fine but they need some veteran depth
especially if they follow my advice and trade Boucher for
offense.
No on Stephan. Get a cheap vet to back up Turco. |
| I expect the Stars to be in on a couple of
the second tier fa's, unless they trade off a Boucher or the
like. I think they will make the cursory Hossa inquiries, but
will more likely be looking at the likes of Ryder or Brunette,
maybe take a flier on Satan if the price is right. |
|
Not a lot needs to be done. Maybe a middle of
the pack forward who can pick up the scoring slack for
Hagman and a veteran 3rd line type to replace Barnes if he
retires.
The defense is fine I can't see sending one
of the younger players to Peoria or where ever since they
don't have an AHL team. Maybe someone with NHL experience to
stash in the AHL for depth.
Give Stephan a shot because he'll get screwed
if he ends up with someone else's minor league team.
|
| I think we really need some some size on the
wings a power forward please morrow cant do it all. |
| Montreal right-winger Michael Ryder. |
| I don't expect LesBrett to do much because of
the trade for Richards and the extensions to Ribeiro and Zubov.
Just like last year that's the free agent money. Just a few low
level adds and that will be it. I wonder if the media know it
alls will raise a ruckus. |
Indicates Subscriber only
content