Pretty interesting to hear Steve Weekes advocating for NYI to go attack the top TBL players next game.
Thought that was something that the NHL was trying to get away from, maybe?
It’s also quite possible that Lehner knew he needed help, and wanted it, but didn’t want to stay in a “losing culture/losing situation.”
We really don’t know everything, and likely never will.
But @PerreaultForever might be onto something as well.
I really wish I was higher on him, but I’ve been watching players play for the Amerks my entire life, and Mitts doesn’t seem poised for much of an NHL career.
If TBL wins the Cup, or comes close, it’ll prolly be a lot harder for them to convince players to waive their NMC’s.
For a team that has drafted as well as them, maybe they won’t be too concerned about giving up Cirelli for #8. 🤷♂️
Sorry.
It was my non-clarified response to people debating on what to do with Mitts. I’m in the package-him-in-a-deal-to-get-a-useful-player group.
If Botts was able to get Joki for Nylander, then the assumption should be that our new and better GM can get something even better for Mitts.
I’m not sure what there really is to deliberate here.
Pegulas wanted to trim money, Botts didn’t agree, and was replaced by a yes man who will do what they want with no pushback.
What is there to debate?