​The Colorado Mailbag questions roll on, now tackling several hot topics about Cale Makar’s future, the playoff injury that sidelined him, and Mackenzie Blackwood as the frontrunner to reclaim the starting goaltender duties. We’ll also dive into why the Red Wings aren’t likely to part with draft picks in a Dylan Larkin trade and why Pittsburgh must recalibrate its approach with the player they’ve targeted in trades. All of this and more is packed into this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 12.
The Mailbag responses kick off with reflections on Mackenzie Blackwood and his ongoing objective to reclaim the starting role in Denver for the upcoming season. Following that, I tackle a question that’s been circulating more than I expected. It’s a topic many people are wrestling with, and some are hesitant to ask because of the stature of the player involved. I understand the worry. But the core question remains: is Cale Makar truly worth $18–$20 million of the salary cap, or would that price tag hinder this team’s ability to win a Stanley Cup? I lay out my thoughts below.
From Florida Hockey Now: Matthew Tkachuk is eager to play alongside his brother, yet he acknowledges that the Panthers will miss two key contributors during his three-year stint in Florida. From Pittsburgh Hockey Now: why it’s time for the Penguins to move on from their summer-long trade target. Forever Blueshirts weighs in on where the Rangers’ depth chart stands after a busy offseason leading up to July 1. Detroit Hockey Now explains why the Red Wings aren’t interested in trading for Dylan Larkin based on draft picks alone. The post Deen’s Daily: The Value Makar Brings; Blackwood’s Bounceback; Why Yzerman Won’t Trade Larkin Easily appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.