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[QUOTE="Powellfan, post: 4307075, member: 4819"]
Yeah, if you go after another attackman, you risk alienating either Birtwistle, who averaged a hat trick in the last four games of the season, or the number one recruit in the country in Spallina. At the beginning of the offseason I thought adding another attackman wouldn't be a big deal, but now that things have slowed down the market, I have reassessed.  With all the young talent coming in I think it's smart to develop these kids and not just chase a quick fix.  I still wonder a bit if Simmons or Kirst will be a starting attackman, most likely for Birtwistle. He will have to produce at that spot for sure.

Given the issues at defense I am a little surprised they didn't chase more defensemen in the portal but I think adding a competent goalie was the most important thing. And they have the two new SSDMs in the fold as well. I am excited for Dwan and Figuerias, both players look very impressive. I am not sure when the last time was SU had such a large and physically imposing defenseman like Dwan. Tyson Bomberry was stout but not as tall.  After years of not getting highly ranked defensive recruits it looks like things are turning around, with Donny Scott in the fold for the following season. I also really liked what I saw of Chuck Kuczinsky in his highlight video, he is very, very aggressive.

Olexo and Clary were okay last year, but it would really be nice to have a real difference maker in the middle of the field.  Curious if Sageder will take one of their spots. Hopefully Clary will be all the way back from his knee injury he suffered two years ago and still seemed hampered by last year.
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