It’s a slap in the face to the fans. We have every right to know what the path for the team is and what managements reasons for the decisions yesterday were. Just zero accountability within the organization.
most of us agree that Lou should be fired; but I don't think that precludes discussing anything else. So, let's go on record as saying Lou should be fired, then ask; if he isn't, what should he do this summer. If your only answer is "nothing, we shouldn't even talk about anything until he is fired", that's certainly your choice, but I do think some of us may still want to discuss potential options this summer, like who to trade or UFA's to recruit.
This, to me, is the worst case scenario - open up 8-10 million and sign mediocre players to long term deals that will age badly and do nothing to turn the team into cup contenders
And I've said it before and I will say it again, once you lose those guys the team gets worse, and as the team gets worse you will go down the standings and you will get a better pick in the draft, maybe we get lucky and win the lottery, it was an all around benefit to unloading Pageau, Palmieri among others but I am guessing Lou knows his time is short here regardless so he doesn't care about the future of this team
Bennett seems to really like his beard, so I doubt he's coming here anyway. Ehlers would be good; as for Marner, I have no concerns at all about adding him, if it were in the realm of possibility. He would instantly be our best forward by a significant margin.
The problem with Marner is that he comes with an entourage, not just Mitch himself. Personally not a fan of the circus and what it might cause within the team. Even if the team gets Marner, he's another playmaker vs a goal scorer. That's another possession driven player along with Barzal. Not a good combo when both will want to control the offense. Ideally they need a 3rd forward on the top line and a play driving center for the 2nd line who can play with whoever they put there. Holmstrom would be one of the wingers based on the options available and who's playing well.
Thanks, yes assumed it does but was wondering how much. If they are using 1.15M/88M cap or 1.3% then and if the 2025/26 cap is 92.4M that would be a modest increase to $1.2M but have no idea if that is how they do it.
Fair enough, but he’s not just a pass first guy like Barzal - he’s got 20 goals already this year, and has hit 30 and 35 before. Not sure it warrants much more discussion, but if the Isles are actually in the running to sign him, it’s a no brainer - entourage or not.
I think we can be confident that Palmieri will either get overpaid in years or dollars. Hopefully not both.
You can also use the assets that you get through palms or Pageau to bring in players. It doesn’t have to be only be through UFAs.
