Comments on: Suggestion #1: Take Care of Our Own Part 1: The UFA’s http://dudesonhockey.com/2008/05/17/suggestion-1-take-care-of-our-own-part-1-the-ufas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suggestion-1-take-care-of-our-own-part-1-the-ufas Two dudes blogging and podcasting about the San Jose Sharks, straight from sunny California. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:45:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jeremy http://dudesonhockey.com/2008/05/17/suggestion-1-take-care-of-our-own-part-1-the-ufas/#comment-3130 Jeremy Mon, 19 May 2008 20:23:42 +0000 http://sharks.hockeyanalysis.com/2008/05/17/suggestion-1-take-care-of-our-own-part-1-the-ufas/#comment-3130 How much does the new coach play into these decisions? With a "motivator" does the team get older, as veterans need less with the Xs and Os; or with a "disciplinarian" (just got rid of one) does the team get younger? I agree about JR, Shelley (enforcers can always be found at the trade deadline), Semenov, Ozo, and Norton. However, unless you've already got the replacement in the fold, sign Rizz for another year. With a new coach, camp will be important, and could be motivation to take another step. Will the coach affect Campbell's decision? Possibly. I don't see him signing before the open of free agent season. And with Boucher, I'd say give one of the numerous guys waiting in the wings a shot. I'm somewhat surprised that Nabby didn't get burned out, but I'd expect him to play 6-10 regular season games less next year. A perfect workload for breaking someone in. Plan B can be to find a vet - there's still a couple roaming around Europe. I hope that Part 3 addresses those under contract. I can nominate at least one player who should start the season on thin ice - or may be around just as trade bait. How much does the new coach play into these decisions? With a “motivator” does the team get older, as veterans need less with the Xs and Os; or with a “disciplinarian” (just got rid of one) does the team get younger?

I agree about JR, Shelley (enforcers can always be found at the trade deadline), Semenov, Ozo, and Norton.
However, unless you’ve already got the replacement in the fold, sign Rizz for another year. With a new coach, camp will be important, and could be motivation to take another step.
Will the coach affect Campbell’s decision? Possibly. I don’t see him signing before the open of free agent season.
And with Boucher, I’d say give one of the numerous guys waiting in the wings a shot. I’m somewhat surprised that Nabby didn’t get burned out, but I’d expect him to play 6-10 regular season games less next year. A perfect workload for breaking someone in. Plan B can be to find a vet – there’s still a couple roaming around Europe.

I hope that Part 3 addresses those under contract. I can nominate at least one player who should start the season on thin ice – or may be around just as trade bait.

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