The late starts happen every year. NHL doesn't want overlap, so we pay. Total BS. Oh, well.
Panarin's bonus, though well earned, comes at a cost: Shaw is gone in the off season.
As to the series, contain Tarasenko's line, get solid D and goaltending and that should do it. Blues have strong D and goaltending. Should be a great series.
Agreed regarding the bolded... Though for his flaws I feel that Panik can replace Shaw on the cheap. And if you don't like Panik I still feel that the type of player Shaw is will be the easiest and cheapest to replace internally.
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