Now that Iginla and Kipper are likely out of the equation for next year, I think ownership should turn the page on that era and look to begin a new one.
2013-14, I prefer to avoid any additional veteran contracts, and allow young players and prospects to win/lose on this team... for one year. Allow a few more veteran contracts to expire and possibly trade them for a draft pick down the line. You should not make the playoffs that year. Make sure there is lots of cap space for 2014-15.
After 2013-14, we should have another 1st round pick to compliment our 3 1st rounders from 2013 plus Baertschi, Brodie, Backlund, Giordano, Glencross. I also expect a percentage of our other prospects and picks will prove to be NHL calibre as well.
2014-15, it is time to spend money and add valuable pieces in signings and trades. You should make the playoffs this year, with a team on the rise.
2015-16, depending on how our prospects/picks are developing, you can even trade a draft pick and/or young prospect if it will get you an important piece that you are missing, like a 26 year-old centre similar to Mike Richards circa 2011. You are now a contender for 4 or 5 years.
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