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DeluxeMoustache · 07-30-2023, 02:41 PM

Positives
1. New GM bringing positivity, from top of the org down, hopefully getting more out of players who underperformed last year
2. New coaching, adjusting the defensive system to stop the egregious breakdowns, new PP coach, and hopefully better prepared for 3 on 3
3. Organizational philosophy change making room for young players to earn roster spots and not be blocked by post apex mediocre vets

Negatives
1. Guys who want out or leave the team hanging in limbo.
2. 3 goalies. You only have 2 nets in practice. A tough decision may have to be made.
3. The long term contracts for Huberdeau (though I’m familiar enough with his work) and especially Kadri. His cap hit isn’t brutal if he produces, but he checked out last year and I don’t have confidence in him based on what I saw.

07-30-2023, 02:41 PM	#5
DeluxeMoustache Moustache Join Date: Mar 2010 Exp:	Positives 1. New GM bringing positivity, from top of the org down, hopefully getting more out of players who underperformed last year 2. New coaching, adjusting the defensive system to stop the egregious breakdowns, new PP coach, and hopefully better prepared for 3 on 3 3. Organizational philosophy change making room for young players to earn roster spots and not be blocked by post apex mediocre vets Negatives 1. Guys who want out or leave the team hanging in limbo. 2. 3 goalies. You only have 2 nets in practice. A tough decision may have to be made. 3. The long term contracts for Huberdeau (though I’m familiar enough with his work) and especially Kadri. His cap hit isn’t brutal if he produces, but he checked out last year and I don’t have confidence in him based on what I saw.