Bounce back candidates 2016-2017 defence

[markussi]

I'll be gambling late on Justin Schultz, Toby Enstrom (especially if he's moved), Cody Franson and Adam Larsson next season.

What do you see Pittsburgh doing with Schultz next season? He had eight points in 18 reg season games for them, but has very limited ice time thus far in post season.

[butch]

leddy had a cold start but still put up 4o points .

if isles ever get a good pp he'll put up 50-55

[pmorrow]

What do you see Pittsburgh doing with Schultz next season? He had eight points in 18 reg season games for them, but has very limited ice time thus far in post season.

He has arb rights, so I imagine the Pens will threaten him with club-elected salary arbitration so accepts less money on a deal. I think Schultz is a worthy gamble at 3.5 or less. A trade is definitely a possibility since they don't seem to be using him much.

[Zorro]

Would anyone consider Alex Pietrangelo a bounce back candidate? His points totals have dipped in both of the last two seasons since hitting 50+ points in 2013-14. I think he can hit 50 again, but needs to get a better start.

When I saw the thread title, this was the first player I thought of.. Most replies in this thread are actually "breakout" not "bounce back" like Larsson, Gardiner, Ceci, Rielly, Jones, Hanifin, Trouba, Miller, Pouliot, etc.. I like the Hedman, Yandle, Green suggestions.. Maybe even Enstrom if he is in the right situation..

Other then Pietrangelo I think D.Keith, Striet, Wideman, Phaneuf..