I am just glad that all the "I hope Feaster doesn't crap the bed at the trade deadline and do <insert moronic fantasy here>" posts will now be out the door.
Unfortunately, we now have to endure the "I bet Feaster trades the first for <insert moronic fantasy here> because he clearly <insert one of "wants to win now" | "hates rebuild" | "isn't the man for rebuild" | "is under pressure from owners"> posts until the draft, despite all the recent evidence philosophies have moved towards what many have been clamoring for.
<Insert one of "Rock solid plan" | "answers in the room" | Stupid fat joke> to really look clever will finish these cookie cutter posts off.
I think Feaster deserves credit for making some tough decisions, and squeezing what he could out of tough situations. The market was not a big seller's market like the media hyped. I actually believe rebuilding is something Feaster suggested when he was brought on board, and I think it took the owners this long to finally get on board with a full rebuild.
The gaffe's do tarnish him somewhat. I give him the benefit of the doubt on the ROR attempt - it is my opinion the picks would not have been lost. The Boston fiasco is a little embarrassing, but I also think he is learning to keep his mouth shut some more - it could be argued he has been muzzled - doesn't really matter. Someone, somewhere in the organization is learning.
Sure more guys could have been moved, but a team still needs to be iced, and you can't call up the entire AHL roster. There is plenty of time for more turnover between now and the draft, and hopefully we can sell off some more rental players next year. Too much to fast would be disastrous IMO.
I am now looking forward to the ball being in Weisbrod's court to see what he can do with the draft.