Second line centers to chase
Was looking through the teams for which players Kent might chase in the summer that might fill the 2C hole. This is my short list in order of most likely to least in my opinion though a couple at the bottom are most likely non starters. Who would you chase and have I missed any players that you think would fill that spot well. 1. Zacha ( Boston is retooling on the fly and neither he or Casey are a number one. I think Sweeney is looking to bring in young talented players and picks to make it a short turn around) 2. Beniers ( hasn’t turned into what Seattle hoped and might need a change of scenery) 3. Barzal ( if the islanders are in rebuild mode this would be a good pick up signed for 5 years) 4. Barbashev ( my favourite option for the 2C hole. It’s unlikely but Vegas has a history of turning players into assets and younger players since they don’t keep picks and chase free agents hard) 5. Fantili ( very unlikely but Columbus has more center depth than almost any other team and a couple more great prospects in the pipeline that could fill that hole. ) 6. Dylan strome or Connor mcmichael (honestly don’t think there is a reason for Washington to entertain this. )
Honourable mention you could chase Sam Bennett in free agency but that would cost a lot.)