Sutter gives me more hope than any acquisition since Hanifin/Lindholm. I don't think we contend this season but I think the team takes a big step.
On the other hand, 2 of our most valuable players are free agents in the next 2 seasons, and that gives me some stress as we could be thrown into a rebuild right as this team starts to round into form.
Was a little hopeful for Eichel but would no longer be very excited to get him since he didn't get surgery yet.
If we can resign at least one of gaudreau /Tkachuk and aquire or develop a good puck moving defenceman, I think the hope meter goes up. Might see some nice stats in the Junior and farm leagues as well. Wolf should be intriguing....I wonder why Flames fans won't get excited about this top 5 goalie prospect?
|