You seem stuck in the last century.
He'll make more money playing the first round (and done) of the POs the next three years, than missing the playoffs the next three years (rebuild). But he'll never win the cup.
This team is doomed to a decade of mediocrity. They have no prospects, maybe 2 good young players. Their core for the future is Pasta, regressing McAvoy and Swayman. I guess I would count the Lindholms too, since you have them for a while.
They, at least, have some picks now, but if they continue to be middle of the road, those mid round picks probably won't make an impact they need.
Don Sweeney is not digging out of this mess without a tank and high draft picks or sell-off and retooling. What a train wreck he built .Holes everywhere.
You mean Krecji and Bergeron aren't showing up on his doorstep, willing to play for pennies?