As I step back from the ledge this morning...I still wonder what the future holds for this core. We are truly in the bottom of the 9th with this group now.
A first round exit will dictate terms more favorably if we want to stick with them. But not sure that will be the right move for the next decade given the length of the contracts involved.
Re-sign Gaudreau but don't go over 9 mill. If he won't accept that Tre will have a super tough decision to make. He is not worth more given how ineffective he is when it matters most. Playoffs are built for players who can handle the hits and stiffling defending. Johnny would be fine as part of the core if he was not the center of our offense. But he is...
Tkachuk is a distraction for this team right now. So evident in this series. Too slow and mentally immature. Won't take less than 10 mill. Deal him if there is a great suitor. Gives us room to sign everyone else. Unless he too will take 9 mill.
What a mess for Tre. This core disappoints over and over again.
We give up huge draft capable for Toff and Jarnkrok and they do absolutely nothing for us in the playoffs and Oil picks up Kane for nothing who is leading scorer right now. The hockey gods are being exceptional cruel to us yet again...
Of course all is well if they can come back and win this series and more. History says that won't happen but Sutter does not care about history.
Johnny and Chucky show us what you got right now! There is no more crucial a moment that defines the direction of this franchise for years to come.
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