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Originally Posted by neo45
I think we’re very similar to where the Jets were last year. It’s just not working but on paper we have some nice pieces. The biggest issue is a coaching change isn’t happening here unless Darryl gets a promotion, which is scary to me
I think Kylington back will bring a great balance to the defense next season, goaltending probably can’t get worse next season, and there’s a lot of addition by subtraction that can happen up front with some expiring vet contracts.
But the smart thing to do is sell at the deadline, and definitely under no circumstances give up assets for rentals. Take the pick in a deep draft and re-evaluate in the offseason
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The Jets are a good comparison. Within the bucket of middling teams in the NHL, there is a lot of year to year variability.
I think most of the work to re-shape this team happens in the off-season not at the deadline. I don't expect a deadline sell off, they don't have those types of pieces and/or the appetite for it.
In the off-season they really need to figure out what they need to do to put their best players in a situation to excel. Evaluate the fit between coach and players, system and players, and players and players.
The chemistry and fit isn't there. So something be changed. But I think you have to do that in the off-season.
As I've said, it's to everyone's benefit to get Huberdeau in a situation so he can rebound next season. The franchise has made the biggest commitment to him more than any other player, coach or anyone else in the organizaton.
Figure it out.