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ComixZone · 07-24-2021, 05:08 PM

1. Johnny Gaudreau extension or trade. One of these has to happen on July 28th, or the other has to happen before July 28th. I really want it to be an extension.
2. A significant, young star being acquired. The top end of our roster is simply nowhere near good enough. We need another star.
3. No support pieces being signed to contracts longer than 3-4 years in free agency. Don't sink excessive money into support pieces, it's not how you win in this league.
4. A clear direction forward. Whatever moves do or don't happen, this team needs a direction. It can't just keep endlessly wandering in mediocrity.

Big question would be what is the actual direction moving forward? Is it to continue to be in the squishy middle by design? Or do they actually have it in them to make the bold decision to take a big step forward (spend futures for an impactful piece), or a big step backward (burn it down) in order to get the roster to where it needs to be?

07-24-2021, 05:08 PM	#3
ComixZone Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Exp:	1. Johnny Gaudreau extension or trade. One of these has to happen on July 28th, or the other has to happen before July 28th. I really want it to be an extension. 2. A significant, young star being acquired. The top end of our roster is simply nowhere near good enough. We need another star. 3. No support pieces being signed to contracts longer than 3-4 years in free agency. Don't sink excessive money into support pieces, it's not how you win in this league. 4. A clear direction forward. Whatever moves do or don't happen, this team needs a direction. It can't just keep endlessly wandering in mediocrity. Big question would be what is the actual direction moving forward? Is it to continue to be in the squishy middle by design? Or do they actually have it in them to make the bold decision to take a big step forward (spend futures for an impactful piece), or a big step backward (burn it down) in order to get the roster to where it needs to be? Last edited by ComixZone; 07-24-2021 at 05:16 PM.