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Originally Posted by The Original FFIV
Probably can't. But why tie up money in a player that will be in decline soon and is questionable on whether he wants to stay here?
Maybe a little bit of pain for long term gain. When you look at the expansion franchises having success without an obvious star, maybe that is the model to follow. We keep throwing money at short term fixes and it keeps biting us. As others have said, get some good young players with cost control and build that way. I sure hope we stay away from Nylander or players of that ilk that will cost way more than they are worth and start developing the young players we have (or may acquire).
Believe we might finally have a GM/Coach that are in alignment on how to build a team. Time will tell but I like what I've heard so far.
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If anything Vegas proves you can assemble a mish mash of established NHLers, trade 90% of your young cost controlled players and win. I view Vegas as the definition of a mercenary team with many short term fixes on the roster. They just traded for and signed high end established players not the Brouwers of the world. They have no loyalties to anyone and have traded futures for Stone, Pacioretty and Eichel among others. They signed Pietrangelo for 7 yrs who's no spring chicken. I think the lesson learned is if your going to be a merc team only go big game hunting. Also put the team above any personal feelings you have. Vegas will cut bait with anyone at any time if it suits them and their cap situation and it seems to work.