What about Conroy's "It's done" comments? The asset management of this management group is completely mindboggling. Just come across as having no read on the team or their top assets. Shame.
Having said that, I'm not completely disappointed. Flames were offering what I would consider to be above market (but I guess we'll see in the next day or two). 8 years at that cap hit at his age......this contract would have been an anchor for at least half of it, IMO.
I still think this is a very good team. It's going to be very interesting to see what they do with Tkachuk and with the extra cap space. There are a lot of intriguing UFA pieces, Malkin, Trochu, etc. could go a long way to replacing top-line talent and adding depth.
With Tkachuk, Lindholm, Mangiapane, Tofolli, Markstrom, etc. I just don't see the team rebuilding, and nor do I see the need for one either. Bring in a high-level piece with that cap space and let Sutter do his thing for at least one more season.
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