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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Gaudreau’s dad had a heart attack and nearly died. COVID travel restrictions to Canada made it very difficult for him to see his family. He chose to go back closer to them.

Tkachuk was willing to sign for 6 years coming off his ELC - Treliving chose to prioritize keeping Frolik, and signed Neal to an albatross contract the year previous. (And also signed Brouwer to a garbage deal that was eating up money that could’ve gone to Tkachuk).

Neither got along with the coach, and as they held all the power last summer, they used it.

Toffoli has a shot at one more big contract, and he’s got two rings already - he wants to play meaningful hockey.

Backlund has never been past the second round and he’ll be 35.

Lindholm and Hanifin can go anywhere they want next year, and make functionally the same amount of money (barring major injuries).

First time HC, rookie GM, question marks in goal, question marks if Huberdeau is washed before his 8 year deal even starts (I don’t think he is), no elite players under 28, no hotshot prospects on the level of Gaudreau/Tkachuk on the way, old building, small Canadian market.

It isn’t complicated, it isn’t personal - it’s bad timing.

Yep. Perfect storm. Treliving fumbled.