Rejoint: avr. 2019
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I like the way you approached this. The reality is that Father Time has caught this team. It’s not even the fault of the aging core who are still 3 of our 4 best players but it’s the rest of the team. The player we have to move now is Jake. He is the other member of the big 4, but unlike the others he’s under 30 and still at the peak of his career. If I’m him I honestly would test free agency and look to move on. He has to know Sid won’t play forever, so cash in elsewhere and try to put yourself in a better position to win a cup.
As far as the contracts go, I think the RFAs will make a little more and a couple of the UFA deals are too high, especially Holl. If that’s his price tag I’d much rather keep Petry, who has been adequate enough. I still hate that trade and will forever despise Flyer Ron for it, but paying a total bottom of the tank team like Chicago to take on Petry isn’t worth it to us. I’m even against dumping Carter now because I’d rather hold onto a 2nd rounder than spend it. What’s the point when we know we aren’t contending?
You also forgot to bring back Puustinen, who after Nylander is our best option in WBS. I’d rather see a “Sid and the Kids Part II” with Nylander and Puustinen as his wingers. He’s still playing at such a high level that the kids would benefit. I’d also like to see us try ti move out Rakell. He’s a valuable player to a team that’s looking to win now.