I want to preface this by saying I only ever want to see the Canes win and would never find any joy in them losing.
If losing in the first round this year is a wake up call and catalyst for change in certain areas, that would be a giant silver lining to an early exit. Daniels needs to go, the powerplay and general scoring output from our forwards is unacceptable for the talent we’re working with.
Teravainen’s time here I think has run it’s course as well, packaging him with picks and prospects in the summer to land a bigger and younger and more offensively explosive fish is the shot in the arm the group needs. I know group morale is important but so is sending a message that we’re here to win first and foremost.
Trading for Saros would be another thing right at the top of my priority list. Show the team and the fans you’re committed by bringing in a Vezina caliber netminder in his prime, a guy who is ready to win now and for years to come.
This is the last off-season they have before the summer from hell is here and our chances for a cup will be that much slimmer due to the raises coming up. I’m not saying they need to fully empty the cupboard, but this leadership team needs to be comfortable with moving Jarvis, Morrow, and at least one of our firsts this summer to really set ourselves up for success. If not now, literally when.
Sorry, had to vent.