He was trying to fill the skill void that is now filled by Pettersson, Horvat, Hughes, Miller, and Boeser.
Plus it's better to get those types of players now. Getting them 4 years ago would have only made them old when these guys arrived. You don't get big, heavy, physical pros until free agency.
Unless you can make a trade or two. But adding seasoned pros from other good clubs only helps our kids grow.
Beagle cup winner in WSH
Miller presidents trophy winner TBL
Roussel strong team DAL
Schaller contender BOS
Ferland conference finalist CAR
You just wait until Roussel is back and Ferland is healthy. We are going to watch some entertaining hockey. We might become the most hated team in the league again lol. They tried with Prust from MTL but that guy wouldn't stand up for teammtes. We have a good cast now.