They needed cap space and I bet they wanted to trade Johnson Or Palat. But JB wanted Miller, that’s why he had to pay. Funny people never saw it that way at the time.
Either way thank you T Bay
First thought - silly poll
Second thought - ah screw it, I’ll vote
Third thought - surprised at the results
The fire green crowd although small is really loud lol
3 of those contract are gone after next year and who knows what will happen with Loui. We aren’t any better off putting younger players in those positions now. Yes Virtanen can play but you’d have to fill those other roster spots with rookies. You know who’s easy to play against for the most part.. rookies.
We are still building Alf. Your probably going to see 2 rookies next year and another 2 the following year. Your wanting a team to be something they are not but in a year or 2 they are going to be a damn good team. I know you’ve been patient for 50years but your going to have to be patient a little longer unfortunately.
The realistic point of view is those guys were signed to help with the young players and hopefully squeak into the playoffs. But there was never an idea that this would be a great contending team until some of those contracts were about to expire or on their last years
I love Beagle as a 4th line center. We are hurting without him. I don’t find him soft at all. And have no problem having him on the team another year Or two
Sutter was great when he first came back from injury. Hasn’t been as nearly as effective recently. I wonder if he’s been ruined by injuries. Luckily he only has one year left.
Im wondering if Roussel is in decline already. I hope not. But this isn’t the same Rousell of last year or the first week back from injury. This ones a mystery to me especially because I’ve always taken him as guy that wants to win badly
So if we take out Beagle and Eriksson. I’m guessing we are in they top 5-10?
Colorado and Philly really jump out. But aside from that all fringe and non playoff teams.
interesting