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Old 05-03-2023, 02:35 PM   #954
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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814 View Post
I’m not talking about them being good/better next year - I’m talking about them picking a direction, having a plan, sticking to it, and not making stupid, self-defeating decisions on a regular basis.

They can and should blow this up - they couldn’t win WITH this core WITH Johnny and Tkachuk.

They’re not gonna win with all of them north of 30.

A little off topic, but this is the type of mindset that holds Canadian teams back.

It reminds me of a couple years ago when everyone wanted to trade Gaudreau/Tkachuk and start a rebuild. You don’t build a winner overnight.

You continue to add pieces, gain experience, and let your younger players grow and mature.

Heck I remember last off season a surprisingly large contingent of fans saying they were happy with Tkachuk wanting out because of lack of playoff success.

Now look at him - 25 years old and leading the entire league in playoff scoring.
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