Curious to hear what you all think...McDonagh is playing phenomenal this year and we've had a great start to the season. I still sit here imagining having a top 4 of Hedman-Karlsson and McDonagh-Stralman. Call it wishful thinking, yes.
But things are actually going quite well for us. Karlsson has yet to sign a contract extension. The Sharks frankly don't look too great. I know it's going to take time to adjust, but they don't look like a serious contender to me in the West. They really don't impress me tbh.
Karlsson hasn't quite found his game, there's sort of an awkward fit with him and then Burns playing there too. Let's say things don't work out this year for Sharks and they get bounced early in playoffs (if they make it, which I think they do). Karlsson still has an affinity to Tampa, realizes the importance of playing in a great city, organization, and there are players on our team like Hedman that he is close with.
I really do feel like he wants to be here and win. Sharks don't do well and he comes to the realization that he wants to be in Tampa, even at a discount. Brisbois' comments seem to reference a desire to have had him...
Can my pipe dream be a reality???