Yeah, but with zero risk attached. Maybe he will do better w/o 5th OA expectations hanging over him. Perhaps he “gets it” now and will put in the necessary work to reach his potential. He’s gonna have guys like Barky and Hornqvist around him now, maybe they set an example for him. Who knows? Neither of the guys traded away had a future in FL, anyway. If he doesn’t workout they simply move on.
Defense is improved solely by who Zito moved out. The forwards will have to be better this year with support in their Dzone, and by cutting down on the odd-man rushes given up with bad turnovers at either blue line.
- Ratsreign
Totally agree with this, Rats. Low/no risk and potential reward on the backend if he and the coaching staff can get things going in the right direction.
