we were a very good team last season and then shit happened, specifically around Miller. that's life right? shit happens and then you adjust. how the f*** am I or anyone to project Miller going nuclear in the room and beef with his teammates and his coach?
No my argument is not they are going to be a fringe playoff team in a few season, I have never said that. I said we are already wild card team that happened to be a bubble team due to immense amount of injuries. What part of that points to the idea that WE WILL BE a fringe playoff team in a few season? Don't distort or misinterpret what i've said.
I don't think any NHL team can be a contender 3-4 seasons from now, you need a good core. Having Quinn, Petey and a good D core is a good core to build from.
I don't think team gets better in a linear fashion, there are going to be bumps along the way, that's just life. We see it this year. When shit doesn't go your way, just keep on building and adding, as long as the cap is managed correctly, pro and amateur scouting is on point, you just keep on building.
The issue I see with what you guys propose is that because you don't see a clear trajectory, you assume there is none. I completely disagree with that type of thinking.