"Start the rebuild plan" doesn't mean "I want to make every move immediately." Trotz was making moves over the summer in hopes of putting the team into a competitive spot. It doesn't look promising so far. If it continues down that road, he is changing plans. A lot of folks seem to be basing their judgment of this idea on the misconception that any rebuild would take place in a short window of time that would be impacted by the older players on the team. That's simply not the case. As was already pointed out, the contracts signed over the summer really won't have an impact on the team as it rebuilds unless the roster begins to gel, and then the plan can change or some players may be easier to move.
We're already in the middle of a rebuild with our prospect pool and the amount of picks we have. He says in the interview that Jodi, Forsberg Saros and the guys we signed this year aren't going anywhere and that he might have to move other pieces for younger players to play.
It's a loser mentality that was a key, if not the most important part, of Florida, Colorado, Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and LA winning their cups. I'm not saying rebuilding is always the answer or just drafting high is all it takes, but bottoming out is, at the very least, an avenue to a cup.
