Injury Risk to Aging Forward Core

Analysis warns of 'near-certainty' of forward injuries due to aging core (Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, etc.). Aku Raty identified as potential call-up. Vladimir Tarasenko framed as plausible low-cost in-season addition ($1.5-2.2M), fitting the banked cap space narrative. New speculation on a centre trade adds to the urgency for in-season additions.