They were old, with some sprinkles.
Well, first off this is supposed to be a pretty strong draft. So I would rather not give up a pic if I can help it. Also, the Rumblings from various people some I trust some I don't is that Arizona one's first round picks in 25 and 26. How bad might we be at that point. That's where my concern lies. We might give up a first round pick in three or four years and it could be a top five pick. Because if we're going to give away a pic that far out, again which I think would be absolutely ridiculous that could be a franchise quality player. Maybe not a generational talent but a quality player that could be a Cornerstone to this franchise for many many years to come. And I don't suspect that Arizona would allow us to have Lottery protection year in a year out.
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I won't flame. I'm not saying that Sid did not perform well in all those series, but there were a few where he left a lot to be desired. At some point the big boys have to win a damn playoff round. And they've lost five consecutive series. So do we owe the core? Or do they owe us? I think it's the ladder truth be told. To be clear it's not all on them but they've had five successive playoff losses in series. They aren't the only reason we lost, goaltending and such injuries and such, but you'd think with players that caliber at least in one of those series we would have found a way.
That team went a few years between their back to back and the last one in 2002.
It's what you do when you have generational talent. It's made 16 years of playoffs appearances which is the most in sports history.
That was before the cap era. And just because it happened to them does it mean it's commonplace in this league. Again with this core we've lost five consecutive playoff series. You think about that now. We have the same core, they're older, and we have the same coach. What all of a sudden makes you think anything's going to be different this time?
I know, hey trust me I'm on your side and I'd be going in that direction if it was up to me. I've been saying it for a few weeks now that we should mail it in. But I know it's not going to happen with this franchise as they brought back the big 3. I'm just hoping we can be both buyers ( smart young with term ) and sellers at the same time, et rid of expiring deals
Detroit made 25 years straight of playoff appearances, which we aint touching.
Sometimes I think people forget how old these guys are
I also think they forget how old they are and do a disservice by not committing to a slower defensive style of hockey as stated above.
Secondly it's business. And I'm in the business of getting younger and quicker.
I'd rather miss the playoffs every other year but overall win more cups. But maybe that's just me.
Don't think owners think that way, the more $$$ the better.
Well, these old players haven't won a playoff series since they were 30 years old. Well, Genos case I guess he was 31. Is it everyone else's fault?
And yzermans 32 is different then the current 32. Just the sheer about of options for a players health and recovery/supplements has come a long ways since Yzermans 32.
Detroit was also the last team to win back to back, in the 90's. Until they weren't. You owe it to Crosby and Malkin to give them a punchers chance and then rebuild when they are gone. The Pens don't have to go ALL IN, but to not actively seek to improve the team or use their 1sts on young controlled players if that came up is just madness.
That's tremendous! But making the playoffs year in a year out to me is no big deal. The important thing is winning championships. And if we don't win championships I'd rather finish low, a crew good players and Prospects through the draft. And be a perennial Contender for a cop. As opposed to squeaking into the playoffs here in a year out.
