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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

But those guys chose to leave, Treliving didn't punt them so I am not sure why they would be irritated at that.

He still put together a good team and players that would have allowed Lindholm to continue to produce but for obvious reasons that didn't happen.

So there is something going on which is causing guys to to think they are ready to leave and they need to figure it out. Gaudreau and Tkachuk got offered 10.5 million a piece and chose to leave for less money. Now we have 2 more core players no comital to staying. Huberdeau and Weegar signed before playing a game.

So there is an issue and its not just losing your friends and they need to do a deep dive into what is driving players away.

I actually think its very simple. This team does not look like its building towards a being a winner any time soon. So if you are a veteran with the option to explore other opportunities, you are going to do that. Both Backlund and Lindholm have spent years either missing the playoffs or losing early with this team. What reason is there for them to consider staying?