There's zero bravery involved in decrying Chiarelli's actions from behind a keyboard. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.
Chiarelli was very clear in stating on Oilers Now that if Puljujarvi didn't work out, he'd be sent down. You're arguing against something that is a non-issue. Whether his replacement is Versteeg or Parenteau or another vet fill-in, those players are a dime-a-dozen in this league.
Again, in his words- these of an actual NHL GM who knows the market- wingers can be found everywhere. Hell, you just saw it happen with Parenteau. Unless you believe that was an event rather than Halley's Comet, Chiarelli will have another opportunity.
But you have to actually believe that Versteeg/other would be a marked improvement over Puljujarvi/other to be this upset. We're essentially debating the merits of 30-point third line wingers here. That by itself will not dictate whether or not this team takes the next step in what you yourself just called a "fairly important campaign"- unless, well, you think it does. It's on you to show how if that's the case.
The same goes for D; who exactly was 100% available as a sure-fire top four RHD? Who did Chiarelli miss on? For someone who has no shortage of critiques for the man, this should be an easy question for you to answer.
