Decock N&O predictions:
Ward, Skinner gone , Darling stays. Might get another 1st round pick to go with #2. and other stuff
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article212962139.html
Here's the my take on that piece ...
DeCock is basically confirming what we've already heard on Darling. We're stuck with him and the contract means that they'll have to at least give him a shot at redeeming himself. And then, doing the math, that means you'll never be able to sell Ward returning as well. So, see ya Cam. DeCock, like all of our local media, over values Cam's contributions last season, but I do think that if he had been able to remain a backup then his numbers would have been better. Bottom line ... he's a bloody expensive backup and isn't capable of taking on the starting role if needed so I don't get the hand wringing.
Skinner - Luke is projecting that we move Skinner this summer, but it's no mystery that he's being shopped. Really going out on a limb with that one. Or not. He also thinks both Hanifin and Faulk will stick around. Who knows? I certainly don't think all three of them will be moved.
Draft ... Luke agrees that Svechnikov is the most likely move with the 2nd pick, but feels like we might gear up for a run at another first round pick. I assume that's where Skinner comes into play, but who knows? He speculates about Edmonton's number 10 pick, and they need D and a secondary center.
The obvious stuff ... Kaiton will be here even if we don't do radio the same way, Williams will be Captain, and we're going to take a long shot run at Kovalchuk.
Dundon ... Luke reasons that if Carolina doesn't make a big, obvious roster improvement early in the summer, then fans are going to start questioning Dundon. From where I sit, I think a lot of them already are, so ... there's that thick limb again.