Again if we have a leadership identity crisis with this team how is Petey leading the charge if thats his attitude? It's up to players on the ice too. McDavid hates losing too but not once did he complain or threaten to leave Edmonton did he?
You had me until you said Hughes and Demko - no way you trade either of them. The rest I agree with if you are going rebuild. Hughes is that franchise d man every team needs
Not really the type of guy to build a team around is it. Say what you like about mCdavid but he stuck thru the tough times in Coilerville and looks like they have turned a corner.
It's funny how Edmonton gets all the love as a Cup Favourite - Calgary is a better team this year than the Coilers. Looks like they are the team to beat in the Pacific. God I hate living in Albertabama these days
The thing with Bear people on here are missing is in the 2019-20 seaosn he played a top 4 role and was very good on a team not known for its D. Fast forward a year and he had some injury problems and then was the proverbial sacrificial lamb here in Edmonton when the Coilers lost in the playoffs to the Jets - even though there were others who the blame should have been laid on (including the highest paid player in the league at the time) and he was subjected to racism and harassment. You have to cut the kid some slack and I for oen think wherever he lands this year he will prove naysayers wrong.
Well you can only do this so many times before something breaks....
Mike Smith Pulls Off Dive for the Ages, Dramatically Falls to Ice After Max Pacioretty Grazes Him (GIF) - NESN.com
I think what everyone forgets is team defense wins cups - watch any of the good teams and the entire team blocks shots not just the D. Everyone gets into the shooting lanes, back checks etc . And of course goaltending.