Yes.

I can't say I'm too enamored with Ilya. One good offensive season, some injury issues the past couple years (ACL, cut wrist) skates well, hands of stone. Kind of a Russian version of AA.

But, rights to Lafferty who showed well in his time with the Hawks, another 2nd round pick in the bank, closer to the cap floor and no one here long term.

We'll have to see if this is actually an improvement.

You gotta admit that KFC sure does make things interesting.
- Rota's Rooter

I'm personally not expecting much from Mikheyev. Yeah, coming off an injury could have been a reason his production was down. Or he is what he is, someone who had one decent season and turned it into an big contract. The AA comparable is a good one.

Lafferty might be signed for two years. I doubt if he gets KD's special 4.25 to 4.5M contract, but maybe 2 to 2.25M. As others have said he'll be a good bottom 6 guy.

Ditto. Pretty sure KFC isn't done reshaping the upcoming season's roster and still has his shopping list of looking for a couple players who could play in the top 6.

Would still like to see two of Teuvo, Guentzel, DeBrusk, Duchene and another dman.

Like someone mentioned getting Laff and Mikhayev hopefully means only one or none of Anderson, Raddysh, R. Johnson and Blackwell gets a QO.

Edit - Don't know much about Mikhayev but supposedly before the knee surgery he could fly and some scout in The Athletic was quoted as saying a lot of times it takes another season before they get that back.

If a couple more forwards are on his shopping list either via trades or signings, somebody besides the RFA's are on the way out. IMO, I think Reichel will be one of them.


Plus he apparently has some Lavender Sniffer in him so I know Paul and Mo will like him.
- HawkintheD

If a couple more forwards are on KD's shopping list either via trades or signings, somebody besides the RFA's are on the way out. IMO, I think Reichel will be one of them.

If a couple more forwards are on KD's shopping list either via trades or signings, somebody besides the RFA's are on the way out. IMO, I think Reichel will be one of them.
- boilermaker100

A Reichel trade would for me be giving up to early on a prospect, unless a = or better player is coming back. I think Reichel will have a good year and be motivated to earn a bigger contract.

If a couple more forwards are on KD's shopping list either via trades or signings, somebody besides the RFA's are on the way out. IMO, I think Reichel will be one of them.
- boilermaker100

Could be but I was thinking more along the lines of Donato with maybe Slaggert starting the season in RFD?

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