So, Roberts will likely be back next season, and there's a good chance Recchi will be as well.
I just listened to Shero and Therrien's press conference of a few days ago, and it sounds like the core of the team will be kept. Shero also knows that certain areas need to addressed, which I'm hoping means a one-way ticket out for Scuderi and/or Melichar.
I like most of our D...
Gonchar - Not always the best man in his own end, but his PP presence is awesome and he's a smooth skater and carries the puck out well.
Eaton - Had a crappy end of the year after he came from injury, but was awesome at the start of the season. Really hoping he regains his form.
Whitney - Umm, what the heck? Looks like he's also developed some defensive skills to match his offensive abilities this year.
Orpik - No one talked about him this year, which means he's doing his job. Could be a little more physical, but he's developing nicely.
Melichar - Too average, too ineffective. I like the guy as a person from what I've seen, but as a player I don't think he mixes well with this team.
Scuderi - Seems like a nice guy but again...too many mistakes this year to warrant another year.
Up front, Ouellet needs to have more of a presence on the ice, and I think we need to choose between Ruutu, Laraque, Petrovicky, and Thorburn on the fourth line. I would likely keep Laraque and Petro since they've got some jump and decent hands, to add to their pest status. Not sure where Ekman fits with this team anymore either...he was good at points in the season. Damn, we really need some right-handed shots on this team too.
Anyway, IN SHERO WE TRUST.
