A game like tonight illustrates why holding onto assets like Bertuzzi, if in fact we lose him in free agency this summer, will turn out to be a bad short cited move, even if we qualify for the post. This team is not built for physical playoff play that was brought tonight, and would get both checked and skilled out of the barn against the B's. 

The team is playing good, coaching is good, team has improved, but the mix is still not there, missing Rasmussen hurt us tonight, but even when we roll a solid 4 none of them are imposing, without fast top end elite skill, we're going to need some physical guys in the mix, not fighters, but guys that can play minutes and run some guys into the wall. 

Unlike years past, the packages have been pretty good, we are missing an opportunity, even if that ends up being Stevie at the draft board, vs. a more ready prospect, I like Stevie at the draft board.

re: “I like Stevie at the draft board.”

to wit: Jun. 28, 2014, 2014 3rd round pick (MIN - #79 - Brayden Point)

https://thehockeynews.com/news/how-the-lightning-got-one-of-the-greatest-draft-steals-of-all-time

Link: Wallman re-signed 3 years

Walman is signed to a 3yr contract. 3.4 mil/ yr

I wonder if yzerman may have missed his window on trading Bertuzzi. The hauls teams got from the AVs and Leafs was ridiculous for middle of the line players. 

What other teams have the capital to trade away such a haul and the need for a player like Bert? This will be interesting. 

I am all for trading Bert for something as opposed to losing him for nothing, but I am not excited really about the prospects of it. The best we can get is a first rounder. That first rounder will be in 25-30 range. Of course, we can score a "Point" there, but on average we will end up with "Veleno" type, a middle six forward who will be playing in Detroit in 4-5 years.