Peltz
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My last thread got shut down. I guess it was considered premature.
So if you were Dolan or Drury in this moment, what would you do? What would your analysis of the problem be?
These guys just came from competing in the ECF and winning a President's trophy. But clearly, they are struggling.
You've got a goalie who wants a $12m/year contract who just lost 5 straight games. You've got Trouba who blocked a trade over the summer and is playing AHL-caliber defense with an $8m cap hit.
You've got Miller, Fox, and Lindgren, all of whom look like they are playing like a shell of their former selves.
You've got Zib who looks lost out there and is signed for another 6 seasons at 8.5m.
Your team has relied on special teams and goaltending to carry them over the last 3 seasons.
The big problem is this - for the past 2 weeks or so, this team has arguably been the worst team in the NHL. Arguably, it's been longer than that but goaltending has totally bailed them out.
I would go so far to say that if Panarin or Shesterkin were not on the team (just one of those two) then this team could have the worst record in the NHL. They have carried everyone else. Special mention for Quick who has also played brilliantly when starting.
So if you ran this team, what would you do?
So if you were Dolan or Drury in this moment, what would you do? What would your analysis of the problem be?
These guys just came from competing in the ECF and winning a President's trophy. But clearly, they are struggling.
You've got a goalie who wants a $12m/year contract who just lost 5 straight games. You've got Trouba who blocked a trade over the summer and is playing AHL-caliber defense with an $8m cap hit.
You've got Miller, Fox, and Lindgren, all of whom look like they are playing like a shell of their former selves.
You've got Zib who looks lost out there and is signed for another 6 seasons at 8.5m.
Your team has relied on special teams and goaltending to carry them over the last 3 seasons.
The big problem is this - for the past 2 weeks or so, this team has arguably been the worst team in the NHL. Arguably, it's been longer than that but goaltending has totally bailed them out.
I would go so far to say that if Panarin or Shesterkin were not on the team (just one of those two) then this team could have the worst record in the NHL. They have carried everyone else. Special mention for Quick who has also played brilliantly when starting.
So if you ran this team, what would you do?