I do worry about locker room toxicity after whats transpired. And I dont mean that I worry about Trouba. I think he'll be a professional and be fine. Are other players already showing some signs of not giving their all? Become more and more disillusioned with the franchise? That I worry about...because some of them we are on the hook for long term.
It’s a valid worry… naturally you’re going to have vets that didn’t like the way Goodrow was sent out. You also have this ongoing saga with the captain of the team that’s front and center.
I’m sure the brass also didn’t like the way Panarin played in the playoffs when the games got more physical either. In the FLA series he looked like the biggest puss on the ice when it came to contact/holding on to the puck to make a play.
I know he’s Uber talented, but that’s another deal with a NMC Drury would likely want to get out of early tbh.
Remember all the rumors swirling around last season…..
I’m mean, Zibby is the only 1 that nothing can be done with here for a while…..
I’m sure it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for the other vets who don’t have his term/money locked up….
This year is basically another kick at the can with mostly the same unit.
The transition of moving vets out likely comes the following season and 1 after that because of these clauses.