Don’t post much. This won’t be popular with the villagers. Get your pitch folks and torches ready.
Been a Bolt fan since day one. I miss Bellows, the Bulin Wall, St Louis, Lecavalier, and will miss Stamkos.
Respect the sports franchises that adhere to the philosophy of losing/moving a player too ‘early’ versus too late. Stamkos has maybe a 2 year window. And still the 5v5 issue. Then what, he’ll still be a cap burden for years to come.
Stamkos is without a doubt a HOF, on top of Tampa Sports Mt Rushmore. Let’s move on.
The team needs cap space and new blood. Other than Kuch, Vasi, & now McD, JBB needs to reshape the roster. That does include Hedman. ( based on a solid return inbound ). The man has a lot of wear and tear because of heavy minutes and having to babysit line mates. Again, early before late.
I don’t have a list of what players to bring in to replace out going players, too lazy to do the research. Will leave that to the more knowledgeable posters.
Not calling for a complete overall of the roster. Existing players need to step up a level. Perbix, Raddysh & Lilliberg come to mind on D. Low cost a plus. Thought Merela had it him to be a 3rd line contributor. “I’ll miss him” JK Again I’ll leave it up the forum to fill in the holes of the losses a Stamkos or whoever create.
Do not want to go through what we we experienced the past 2 seasons. It will only continue to deteriorate. The league is getting younger and faster.
Lower the drawbridge and let the villagers in.