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bubbsy · 01-20-2016, 07:07 AM

so far, he's been ok.

I think last year was a bit of a "everything coming together" type situation, especially on the youthful exuberance side of things. this also made it difficult for management to move some peices that may have been more obvious. As an example, russel/wideman, one if not both should be viewed as guys that should be moved. however, both are a major part of that locker room and the leadership of this group, and the cohesiveness played a big role in last year's success. Hard to fault management on not busting that up this past offseason.

the goalie handling going into the season was a fail. one of his biggest tests will be what he does going into next season to address that critical position.

i'll probably get slammed for saying this, but as much as i like frolik as a player, i don't think that was a contract that needed to be picked up this past offseason. It seemed a bit premature given the state of the franchise, especially when everyone was saying the right things as far as last year the team was perhaps a bit fortunate and not as strong as the year played out.

this deadline/draft/offseason is really important for me, as far as grading our management:
- We have some UFAs that need to be moved and should be getting us half decent returns, be it something that helps the roster next season, or later (prospects/top 60 picks).

- how is goaltending addressed

- which prospects are really viewed as part of the pipeline, and which need to be shipped out (guys coming to an end of their prospect label/contracts).

at this point, i have a lot of faith that they have a pretty realistic view on where this team is at, and what needs to be addressed.

01-20-2016, 07:07 AM	#5
bubbsy Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Exp:	so far, he's been ok. I think last year was a bit of a "everything coming together" type situation, especially on the youthful exuberance side of things. this also made it difficult for management to move some peices that may have been more obvious. As an example, russel/wideman, one if not both should be viewed as guys that should be moved. however, both are a major part of that locker room and the leadership of this group, and the cohesiveness played a big role in last year's success. Hard to fault management on not busting that up this past offseason. the goalie handling going into the season was a fail. one of his biggest tests will be what he does going into next season to address that critical position. i'll probably get slammed for saying this, but as much as i like frolik as a player, i don't think that was a contract that needed to be picked up this past offseason. It seemed a bit premature given the state of the franchise, especially when everyone was saying the right things as far as last year the team was perhaps a bit fortunate and not as strong as the year played out. this deadline/draft/offseason is really important for me, as far as grading our management: - We have some UFAs that need to be moved and should be getting us half decent returns, be it something that helps the roster next season, or later (prospects/top 60 picks). - how is goaltending addressed - which prospects are really viewed as part of the pipeline, and which need to be shipped out (guys coming to an end of their prospect label/contracts). at this point, i have a lot of faith that they have a pretty realistic view on where this team is at, and what needs to be addressed.