4 of the best 6 teams in the NHL, points wise, are in our division because the other four teams are Buffalo, Montreal, Detroit, and Ottawa. Split those teams into the other divisions and two of them don't hit 100 points.
Since you are literally refuting every single recommended move that's not "tank into eternity", it's not really a straw man.
Also not true. I haven't given any suggestions on whom to go after in FA. Those moves you made make us a little bit better than bad and handcuff us in the short term for better options out there.
Pretty sure they already have their core drafted. Zero chance we are like this for 3-4 years. Larkin and Bert are pretty much hitting their primes now unless he doesnt see them in the future. The amount of cap space and roster spots available also doesnt make sense either. We have a couple young studs and i don't think he wants to waste Larkins best years which are going to be the next 3-4 years. He also named Larkin the captain and Larkin wants to play in the playoffs. Why not give him some more talent to play with they certainly can afford it. Larkin can easily ask Yzerman what he intends on doing because it may factor in on him staying after next year and also his contract.
I'm not saying rush the rebuild but we have our core and now we need players to fill in the open holes. I doubt he is gonna sign a bunch of plugs this time around. There is ample cap space and some bright spots on the team. This is the perfect opportunity to make huge changes.
I just dont understand how everyone says no chance for playoffs next year. Vegas was an expansion team that made the finals in their first year. There is so many holes on the team that Yzerman has some what of an upper hand. Lots of spots open and lots of money to spend. Your a free agent and your agent says Yzerman wants to talk most guys are gonna listen. He could easily say, ya we had a rough year but its always been the plan, we have some core guys now that are legit players, we are bringing in a new coaching staff, we have a brand new rink and training. faciity. Now Detroit has a bit of an appeal again. So many picks the last few years and free signings that he just weeds through the players he wants. How many players are signed for 2023? Like none. You think he is gonna ice a bunch of trash to save money? All these rookies coming in are on ELC's he is gonna use that to his advantage to sign better players to surround them with.
The team as a whole for the past few seasons had looked disinterested, and unprepared...On any given night a well coached AHL squad would've given the Red Wings a hard time.
