Well I agree but what Gillis is saying sounds to me like we aren't getting any upgrades. He's basically admitted he's got no options because he doesn't want to move anyone. Where are these upgrades going to come from if the whole core is kept intact? Raymond's rights, Ballard, and a first? Unless we bring in a bonifide player that can score goals for the top 6 I see up repeating exactly what we have the last two years. I like the fact that we could see some new ideas and the enthusiam that comes with it but it isn't enough IMO.
I'd rather have a $6-$8 million dollar a year goalscorer in the top 6 instead of Luongo, Ballard, and Booth. Gillis doesn't seem to hold the same opinion so I will watch if yet another two grinder/reclaims can turn us into champs.
Finally, I gotta laugh at the suggestion that playing well in the world's has any translation value to the NHL. Ha ha ha. Okay I'm good.