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Andrew MacDonald
An effective defensive defenseman and often under-rated and under-used for his offense. I believe
there is a strong possibility of Visnovsky getting injured during the season if not traded out of New York
completely (see Wisniewski), which will allow MacDonald to regain similar numbers to 2 seasons
ago. He’s always good for blocked shots and some hits and is good value in deep drafting rounds.
Kyle Okposo
Everyone knew he was supposed to be the missing link on the 1 st line 2
seasons ago, now he will finally get his chance to prove his quality. He has
put up reasonable offence in the past 2 seasons as a secondary scorer and
only lacked opportunity thanks to Parenteau. Okposo comes with lots of
talent and high acumen, and can develop into the playmaking version of
Moulson on the top line. Garth Snow trusts him enough to lock him down
for 4 more seasons so the offensive potential cannot be ignored. Expect
Parenteau like numbers from him next full season.
Travis Hamonic
The total package on defense in Long Island, and the possible successor to Streit if he is lost to free
agency after this next season. Hamonic is a beast for Hits and Blocked Shots and has the offensive
potential to run with the PP. He has put up respectable offensive numbers so far but everyone expects
the 40 pt seasons sooner than later from this young stud. He’s a more developed version of Jared
Cowen and a good compliment to Streit or Visnovsky.
Josh Bailey (down)
Finishing the final 19 games of the season with 17 pts is
cool, however starting the first 61 games with just 15
pts is not cool. He finished hot but the risk is just too
great in my opinion considering how crappy he was early
on, playing center or not. I hope I’m wrong about him,
but he is extremely expendable with Strome and
Niederreiter in the system and he could be this year’s
version of Blake Comeau.
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