Still a big BT fan. But do feel he is still learning the job. One off season signing at 1RW or 2RW. Hoping one of Gawdin or Dube emerges to fill out our bottom 6 scoring. Liked the Shore acquisition. Still think Lazar has potential.
BT great at contract negotiation, trades above average, improved our development program/draft, able to recruit young UFAs (Rittich/Foo/Gawdin) but so-so with July 1 signings and GG/coaching staff a growing disappointment.
Not lottery protecting this pick turning into one of his top 5 blunders. On par with Brouwer, Raymond, Bouma signings.
He should have provided a two year window for giving up that pick. But easy to say in rear view mirrior.
As of this morning only a 7.2% chance of a top 3 pick. Dreading the lottery. Not so bothered if it ends up a pick at 13.
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Expectations clearly too high this year with our lackluster scoring and complete reliance on a 35 year old goalie.
Home record was horrible when I was in the Dome. I think I heard "ring of fire" only three or four times this year and I have been to close to 20 games!
Rittich and Gillies not quite ready for primetime as we have now learned. Probably needed a Chad Johnson type backup again although would be 2 year deal rather than rolling dice with Lack"lustre".