
Originally Posted by
ShadyOne
There you go again, quoting me and then saying what I didn't say. Never said he was an idiot, you did.
And you talk about Stepan like he's garbage. Kid is 22 years old, already shown he can play in this league. Put up 50 points last season, is already a legit 2nd line center at worst. Good 2 way player, tough, smart, not afraid of big spots. Still can get better, IMO. He isn't garbage at all. If they deal him, then they create another huge hole. Doesn't make sense. If he gets better, gets into the 60+ point level, could be one of the better 2-way players out there, and still so young. Who steps in to fill that hole?
And why the hell would San Jose deal Couture? That is ridiculous for Howson to expect. Kid is 23, a center, and could be as good or better than Nash in a year or so. Put up back to back 30 goal seasons, likely to get better. Sorry, but you don't deal that kind of player, you hold on to him. Wait for this season, see how he progresses, then lock him up long term.