What hockey deals are you going to make with Monahan, Giordano, and Backlund right now that are actually going to help the team? Other scouts and GMs are watching the corpse of Monahan out there just as much as we are.
Make deals for the future. Don't try to Phaneuf 2.0 this. Just move on and accept defeat.
The only way to consistent, long-term success in this league is through the draft. You NEED a number 1 centre in this league to compete. The only way to get those players is through the draft.
Take some pain for a few seasons and do it right. It just delays the inevitable otherwise.
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