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gvitaly · 07-12-2022, 07:43 PM

I’m actually not too disappointed by those news. Gaudreau is a great player, and I wish him well. However this will be an opportunity for the rest of the guys to step up offensively without using John as a crutch.

This team with Gaudreau had a tough time winning, and generating offense in the playoffs. I don’t think that would’ve changed with an $11M Gaudreau signed. Would we all have been as eager to bring the band back if we lost to Dallas in game 7? I’m not too certain. However, this is an opportunity for this team to choose a new direction, and perhaps even a winning one.

07-12-2022, 07:43 PM	#561
gvitaly Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	I’m actually not too disappointed by those news. Gaudreau is a great player, and I wish him well. However this will be an opportunity for the rest of the guys to step up offensively without using John as a crutch. This team with Gaudreau had a tough time winning, and generating offense in the playoffs. I don’t think that would’ve changed with an $11M Gaudreau signed. Would we all have been as eager to bring the band back if we lost to Dallas in game 7? I’m not too certain. However, this is an opportunity for this team to choose a new direction, and perhaps even a winning one.