Look at the players Trotz has brought in.
Not just as deadline rentals either. But signed on multi-year terms in attempt to compete now. O'Rielly, Stamkos, Marchessault, and Schenn.
Two Conn Smythe winners and six cups in those four players alone.
These are the character guys you want. Not Tavares, Marleau, Giordano, Spezza, Thornton, and Reaves. Signing a guy with the nickname "No Show" Joe was questionable at best when it happened.
It looks even more stupid with the benefit of hindsight.
Look how fast Trotz rebuilt Nashville. They were a bottom feeder before he took over. It wouldn't surprise me if they win more rounds than the Leafs next year.
Another team that bottomed, rebuilt, and passed the Leafs on the way up while we're still celebrating regular season accomplishments.