Keep
Bowns - Mainly because he's a brit but i'd like a stronger import goalie to be brought in alongside him. Kozun has had a good two seasons for us but i'd like a new import goalie next season.
Richie
Martin
Cox
Sanford
Davies
Duggan
Waller
Brandt
50/50
Crawford - I think we will stick with Crawford. He's only 25 and 53 points in 44 games is clearly impressive for a Dman. There are negatives though. He's struggled defensively all season, his discipline is an issue and he's been very disappointing on the PP.
Batch - I can see why people think it's time for Batch to move on but i would probably keep him for another year. Mainly because i don't think Reece Kelly is ready yet and i still think Batch is a decent 6th Dman.
Coughler and Jardine - I'm a big fan of both players when they are fit and healthy but their fitness must be a concern (particularly Coughler). We can't afford to lose them for long periods again next season.
Time to move on
Kozun - Nothing against Kozun and he's had a good two years in Cardiff. I just don't think he's a goalie that's going to guide us to the league title.
Thompson - After a bright-ish start i've been disappointed with Thompson. I was hoping we had signed a steady, reliable Dman but he's looked nervy all season for me. The Thompson/Crawford partnership hasn't worked. We can certainly upgrade.
Louis - Very good servant for the Devils but time to move on.
Reid and Crandall - Extremely disappointing.
Penny and Brittain - Bang average.
Pietroniro
I broadly agree with this, but I have some caveats:
I agree bowns value is as a Brit. If we had the option of a suitable alternative for the quota though, I wouldn't keep him. His best days are gone and his reflexes will just get slower.
Crawford I would keep, but with an effective partner and on a line that would cover him.
Batch is another one whose value is as a Brit. He's had a bad year, but I'm not sure if that's him or the impact of line mates. I'm really surprised we've not tried him in front of the net on the pp.
If coughler and jardine's are fit, I'd have them back.
Kozun I'd prefer to bowns, but he's obviously not a top tier goalie. Excellent backup though.
Thompson - clearly not the guy we need.
Louis - best enforcer in the league, but he's getting caught too often and may be approaching retirement.
Reid and Crandall. No question - gone.
Penny and Britain. Very disappointing, though Brittany was far better as a centre and I don't think he's been utilised properly.
Pietroniro - tough to say as I've not seen him enough. His value is in his flexibility, though of course we let the best utility guy (mosey) go.