It does seem like the only way to build a true contender is via the draft.
All the best teams drafted their best players, the issue is that their best players are better than our best players. The teams like Tampa, Boston, Washington, Colorado, have built a great group through the draft. Especially Boston, they don't have any players picked in the Top 10 of the 1st round.
Unless Treliving has some more Hamilton-Ferland for Lindholm-Hanifin type deals incoming, I dont see how this group can ever contend.
Eichel would be nice, but that feels like 1 step forward and 1 step back because you're going to have to give up A LOT.
It's a fascinating time as I dont see how one of Monahan, Tkachuk, or Gaudreau isn't gone soon. That move will be the biggest factor in where this team goes next. And yet without a top end, 1st overall type pick, it wont be enough in my mind.
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