Of course he would improve this team automaticaly and fast.
But, you would then not be able to bring some help on the forward side of things since Carlson would cost a lot.
Also, even if he has a limited no trade clause, are we sure he would come to Dallas and be 110% motivated after all those years in Washington with his old friends?
I am still more comfortable with any combination of Schwartz/Tolvanen + Murphy/Whitecloud
I really liked how Ristolinen (sp?) played at Olympics… Big, smooth, right handed, in his prime… I’m convinced!!!!
He’d be worth some value to get. Would a mix of maybe Steel and Laboosh work cap wise? We’ve got lots of 3rd 4th liners, whichever Phili wants! Add in the last number 1 playing in junior- can’t recall his name :))).
I don't know. I think redundancy can work in positive ways. Something we saw with Harley next to Heiskanen. It makes attacking them a lot more difficult when both defenders can deceive the forecheck and make plays in the offensive zone. I get ya. Carlson might be better on a team like Carolina where generating offense allows him to finish whereas in Dallas, that wouldn't be the case, so taking into consideration the different systems and environments is also worht highlighting.
Of course he would improve this team automaticaly and fast.
But, you would then not be able to bring some help on the forward side of things since Carlson would cost a lot.
Also, even if he has a limited no trade clause, are we sure he would come to Dallas and be 110% motivated after all those years in Washington with his old friends?
I am still more comfortable with any combination of Schwartz/Tolvanen + Murphy/Whitecloud
Same.
I really liked how Ristolinen (sp?) played at Olympics… Big, smooth, right handed, in his prime… I’m convinced!!!!
He’d be worth some value to get. Would a mix of maybe Steel and Laboosh work cap wise? We’ve got lots of 3rd 4th liners, whichever Phili wants! Add in the last number 1 playing in junior- can’t recall his name :))).
And we could keep him! What a concept!!!
Risto would be a great add, but his main flaw is his contract that will end in 2027.
That contract is 5,1M$ which makes it then close to impossible to sign Robertson and have a 23 players roster next year.
I dunno. You’ve sold me on him as a rental but does he make this SO much better than a cheaper/younger/extendable option?
I’m also not sure putting him with Harley makes Harley better- and in fact seems like it would make Harley redundant in the areas he excels in.
I don't know. I think redundancy can work in positive ways. Something we saw with Harley next to Heiskanen. It makes attacking them a lot more difficult when both defenders can deceive the forecheck and make plays in the offensive zone. I get ya. Carlson might be better on a team like Carolina where generating offense allows him to finish whereas in Dallas, that wouldn't be the case, so taking into consideration the different systems and environments is also worht highlighting.