Where did Yzerman go wrong with the rebuild?

[raymond23]

I didn't like the Hronek trade

But now we have ASP... just wait

 

[Gniwder]

Well it’s frustrating for me because I expected it to be a non-issue and right now it is very much an issue.

I also don’t think the contracts we passed on would have crippled us or anything like that. Despite how much people complain about Compher/Copp/Chiarot etc, we still are sitting pretty well cap wise in the long term.

It's funny how everyone complained about Kenny's shitty contracts like Helm and Abby, but when Stevie signs crappy contracts, it's ok because they'll expire eventually.

After this season, we still have:
- 2 more years of Copp
- 3 more years of Compher and Raz
- 1 more year of Tank, Chiarot, Holl and Gus

We're basically in the situation where we should be prepared to watch the same crap next season. That's a lot to ask for being 7 years into a rebuild (next season).

If the team is gonna suck anyways, Stevie should either buyout or bury those guys and bring Danielson, Lombardi, Mazur, and MBN up. Not sure about the D, the prospects aside from ASP don't give me much confidence.

 

[schuelma24]

It's funny how everyone complained about Kenny's shitty contracts like Helm and Abby, but when Stevie signs crappy contracts, it's ok because they'll expire eventually.

After this season, we still have:
- 2 more years of Copp
- 3 more years of Compher and Raz
- 1 more year of Tank, Chiarot, Holl and Gus

We're basically in the situation where we should be prepared to watch the same crap next season. That's a lot to ask for being 7 years into a rebuild (next season).

If the team is gonna suck anyways, Stevie should either buyout or bury those guys and bring Danielson, Lombardi, Mazur, and MBN up. Not sure about the D, the prospects aside from ASP don't give me much confidence.

Even with those contracts, he's going to have a ton of cap room this summer. No reason to have everyone back. Now, what he decides to do with that money on the other hand...

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Well it’s frustrating for me because I expected it to be a non-issue and right now it is very much an issue.

I also don’t think the contracts we passed on would have crippled us or anything like that. Despite how much people complain about Compher/Copp/Chiarot etc, we still are sitting pretty well cap wise in the long term.

It's definitely frustrating. Honestly I think we all kinda sensed this year might be a step backwards. We're all ready for this team to be better and I think Yzerman's plan is to hold steady for a bit longer as the prospects develop. Then he starts (hopefully) taking bigger swings in the next few seasons.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Even with those contracts, he's going to have a ton of cap room this summer. No reason to have everyone back. Now, what he decides to do with that money on the other hand...

Agreed.

And signing depth centers (disappointing as they are) when you have none is way different than handing out a 7 year deal to a peaking winger on a team that is overdue for a rebuild.