Even though, in the long run I think this is actually a good thing, talk about the darkest time-line.
Enter the playoffs as a top 5 cup contender, only to lose to the Oilers and then lose your top 2 point getters.
Oof.
If it wasn't for Sutter, I'd say tear it all down. But he's still here (for now) and there are still decent pieces in place. I think the path forward will be partially be dictated by the return on the Tkachuk trade. If its high end futures, tear it down. If its pieces that can play now, retool.
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