Where did Yzerman go wrong with the rebuild?

[Snuggs]

Got a month guys before we need to really panic.

 

[Gniwder]

Got a month guys before we need to really panic.

Why panic, the team hasn't made the playoff in 8 seasons. With a bunch of crappy contracts on the books for the next 2 seasons, it might not be a bad idea to tank one more time before Kasper/Danielson/Cossa/ASP get promoted. The team is first round fodder at best.

Pretty easy to finish last place, just start Husso every game.

 

[AlwaysSunnyInDetroit]

honestly, i won't be mad if we miss the playoffs this year

1. let the kids crush it in their respective leagues, compete for championships
2. get another top 10 pick
3. let kane, petry, maatta, husso, lyon, fischer, motte contracts expire. leave enough cap space to cover kane's bonus this season
4. keep sending holl up and down in the hopes that someone claims him at some point
5. staple a 2nd to copp to make him go away
6. let lalonde's contract expire. hire someone new
7. have almost $18m in cap space to sign a superstar free agent
8. have the courage to promote 9 rookies next year, roll with this lineup

debrincat - larkin - raymond
mazur - kasper - tarasenko
berggren - danielson - brandsegg-nygard
soderblom - compher - rasmussen
veleno

johansson - seider
edvinsson - sandin-pellikka
chiarot - tuomisto
wallinder - gustafsson

talbot
cossa

 

[Gniwder]

honestly, i won't be mad if we miss the playoffs this year

1. let the kids crush it in their respective leagues, compete for championships
2. get another top 10 pick
3. let kane, petry, maatta, husso, lyon, fischer, motte contracts expire. leave enough cap space to cover kane's bonus this season
4. keep sending holl up and down in the hopes that someone claims him at some point
5. staple a 2nd to copp to make him go away
6. let lalonde's contract expire. hire someone new
7. have almost $18m in cap space to sign a superstar free agent
8. have the courage to promote 9 rookies next year, roll with this lineup

debrincat - larkin - raymond
mazur - kasper - tarasenko
berggren - danielson - brandsegg-nygard
soderblom - compher - rasmussen
veleno

johansson - seider
edvinsson - sandin-pellikka
chiarot - tuomisto
wallinder - gustafsson

talbot
cossa

I'm beginning to think that's what Stevie needs to do. All of these garbage UFA signings are at best gonna make this into a bubble team. Tear it all down and restart with prospects.

I don't think Soderblom and Tuo are gonna make any NHL roster though.

 

[wingsfannn919191]

No way yzerman plays 9 rookies next year and we wouldn't be any where near the cap

32 saves for arvid soderblom and jets just ruined his shut out with a minute left lmao was about to say we grabbed the wrong soderblom... jinxed him haha

 

[Imgoingtowork]

Compher like first center like are mine expectancy. Larkin traded away from the team building. We need Compher, Rasmussen, Kasper, Veleno, Danielson and Copp like centers. We need a strong scoring defenseman. A strong defenseman, Seider, Chiarot, Määttä, Petry, Gustafsson, Johansson, Sandin-Pellikka and Raymond, Kane, DeBrincat, Tarasenko, Fischer, Motte, Berggren and goalies Talbot, Husso and Cossa.

 

[Gniwder]

No way yzerman plays 9 rookies next year and we wouldn't be any where near the cap

32 saves for arvid soderblom and jets just ruined his shut out with a minute left lmao was about to say we grabbed the wrong soderblom... jinxed him haha

If Elmer is scared to get hit, he should've played goalie like his brother. He treats the puck like a hot potato in the D zone, it hasn't changed, and he'll be back in the SHL next season.

He's just not mentally tough enough for the NHL. It's a shame, but it was worth the shot they took at #159 in the draft.

 

[Pavels Dog]

honestly, i won't be mad if we miss the playoffs this year

1. let the kids crush it in their respective leagues, compete for championships
2. get another top 10 pick
3. let kane, petry, maatta, husso, lyon, fischer, motte contracts expire. leave enough cap space to cover kane's bonus this season
4. keep sending holl up and down in the hopes that someone claims him at some point
5. staple a 2nd to copp to make him go away
6. let lalonde's contract expire. hire someone new
7. have almost $18m in cap space to sign a superstar free agent
8. have the courage to promote 9 rookies next year, roll with this lineup

debrincat - larkin - raymond
mazur - kasper - tarasenko
berggren - danielson - brandsegg-nygard
soderblom - compher - rasmussen
veleno

johansson - seider
edvinsson - sandin-pellikka
chiarot - tuomisto
wallinder - gustafsson

talbot
cossa

I mean half of that is probably happening even if we have a good season and either make the playoffs or get very close.

 

[SantosHalper]

7. have almost $18m in cap space to sign a superstar free agent

Johansson - Seider
Edvinsson - Ekblad
Chiarot - Trouba
Gustafsson