This season could be a true fork in the road. We've argued this is an organization that needs to be dragged into a re-build, and dear god that could be happening. A bad start coupled with the player contracts in place, that really will make it hard to do anything to improve the team, could be just want is needed.
Just have a disaster of the season, and get a high 1st, high 2nd and clarity to deal off as many of the UFAs as you can. If the season is as bad as this, Hanifin and Lindholm wont' re-sign no matter what the number. Good.
Then add guys like Tanev, Zadorov to the pending UFA trade table and you've got a massive opportunity.
I don't think I've been someone to ever actually cheer for losses, but I found myself feeling happy about the loss. I don't like it, but that's where we are.
Keep it going.
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