Decisions, Decisions

With the trade deadline fast approaching the Americans have some heady decisions to make. In past seasons the Americans have been sellers in a buyers market; and rightly so. Early expectations in PHL 9 had Brooklyn management adhering to this thought process. Now, at this point in the season, the Americans find themselves in uncharted waters. After their usual sub .500 start to the season, the Americans fought their way to respectability and found themselves at the .500 level by the New Years. Since, the Americans have played .800 plus hockey, have climbed to first in their division, moved to eighth overall in the league and have jumped 9 spots in the power poll rankings. As I said pretty heady stuff.
Management face many questions. Are the Americans really this good or are they playing over their heads? What direction do the Americans take? Do the Americans sell at the trade deadline and continually improve for the future? Does Brooklyn mortgage the future and go with a win now philosophy? Or will a combination of the two train of thoughts present itself, could the Americans be buyers and sellers at the same time?
If the Americans are to be buyers, this reporters sees two possible scenarios. In order to improve, Brooklyn is in need of an elite, dominant, play making center. They could also use a skilled, shut down defensive blueliner. An upgrade at both positions would improve the American chances at getting out of their division. After that would the improvements be enough to compete for the Eastern Conference let alone league championship? Only time will tell.
Reporting for the Brooklyn Express: Suds O'Shea