Didn't know this was the topic to start shooting out proposals... thought it was all discussion
I saw the name Garrison out there.. yeah, he's not the type of guy that we were hoping for, it's great he can replace Sami's hard shots... but I've once mentioned this:
Edler needed a guy like Ehrhoff
Garrison needed a guy like Campbell
We don't have "that guy"
It's either Edler or Garrison and provided that Garrison was such a "big" signing in the summer during FA - and being a homer Gillis is, it's best not to move guys like Garrison, Hamhuis.
Bieksa is a tough part because he's been a Canuck his whole career, he has the grit and tenacity, the leadership, and a nice shot - it's simply too hard to move him.
Edler has been solid. But the reality is, a young solid top 6 potential forward (like Kane/Niederreiter/Coyle) is something we have to gear up for.
As much Jensen has been starting to heat up, an unknown potential to Shinkaruk, there are simply no more wingers we can provide as call up. I hope that if Gillis is gonna make a move for a young player, it's a player with speed and grit with the ability to finish on the wing.
I don't see a need for centers, cause grabbing a center is more a need for this season. You have couple options to slot in as C for next season - Gaunce (Goc prototype imo)/Horvat/Fox (Shaw prototype once he's playing against men more).
Then again there's Lain and possibly Labate (6'6" / or 6'7") centermens that can play on your 4th. Doubt Richardson would go anywhere.
Daniel - Henrik - Burrows
"young potential top 6 player"- Kesler - Kassian
-Higgins- - Santorelli - Jensen
Archibald - Richardson - Grenier
Then you got the likes of Lain/Labate/Gaunce/Fox as fill ins
We need them wingers!