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Vinny01 · 03-08-2022, 10:37 AM

You know what. I think it is time we give some kudos to our GM who has been a huge target of the fanbase for some time. After missing the playoffs last year he has added

Coleman, Toffoli, Lewis, Gudbransen, Zadorov, Vlader

These players have helped transform this team into one of the toughest to play against in the league. His free agent signings from 2020 Tanev and Markstrom continue to be huge parts of the team. Not selling low on Gaudreau has proved to be a wise call this season.

Bringing in Sutter was the key move that needed to be made but the moves he has made in the last year to build a “Sutter team” needs to be acknowledged and applauded.

So many on this board had written him and the team off completely but Brad has to be in the mix for GM of the year. 3 years later that Hurricanes trade continues to look like a career defining move. Number 1 C and top pairing D remain on this team signed for 2 more years after this and the Hurricanes no longer have any of those players on their roster.

If he can get Gaudreau and Tkachuk signed I think he could be in extension territory. Obviously this team needs a run and a solid summer ahead but we have a team poised to win the Pacific in back to back seasons where 82 games are played.

03-08-2022, 10:37 AM	#594
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	You know what. I think it is time we give some kudos to our GM who has been a huge target of the fanbase for some time. After missing the playoffs last year he has added Coleman, Toffoli, Lewis, Gudbransen, Zadorov, Vlader These players have helped transform this team into one of the toughest to play against in the league. His free agent signings from 2020 Tanev and Markstrom continue to be huge parts of the team. Not selling low on Gaudreau has proved to be a wise call this season. Bringing in Sutter was the key move that needed to be made but the moves he has made in the last year to build a “Sutter team” needs to be acknowledged and applauded. So many on this board had written him and the team off completely but Brad has to be in the mix for GM of the year. 3 years later that Hurricanes trade continues to look like a career defining move. Number 1 C and top pairing D remain on this team signed for 2 more years after this and the Hurricanes no longer have any of those players on their roster. If he can get Gaudreau and Tkachuk signed I think he could be in extension territory. Obviously this team needs a run and a solid summer ahead but we have a team poised to win the Pacific in back to back seasons where 82 games are played.