Was always a BT fan. But do feel he misread and misplayed these negotiations very badly.
A firm deadline with clear intentions stated by JG should have been demanded prior to the draft. BT should have provided his max amount publicly and said sign by midnight prior to draft day or state publicly your intentions for all to know. If 2OA was in play. We really missed the boat there.
Now we are royally screwed. A borderline playoff team with a remaining core group ready to compete now. Yet little hope of standing a chance with any of the top tier teams in the league. And with an elite winger who has us over a barrel who may jump ship in a year.
What a nightmare! Time to retool/rebuild.
BT if you persist with the delusion we can win a Cup with what is left here and what is in pipeline. I am out. Your next moves will define your tenure as GM and whether I renew my season tickets beyond this year (stuck with them for this year unfortunately). There is nothing more dissatisfying than supporting something with no vision or future.
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