Quoting: mondo
Apparently asking you two very simple questions is mind games and an argument.
I'd say that losing McCann and keeping Holl is hardly a fireable offense and this is an overreaction.
People dont seem to get it I agree
Holl despite some flaws is a hard working puck moving Dman. Sure his numbers are better than Muzzin but you can say the same thing about so many other Dman. Plus natural right handed Right Dman are very rare in the NHL. I believe the statistic now is 34%. That makes Holl valuable.
So if he was left exposed Seattle would easily take him
Then what. Leafs have had defensive problems for years and when they finally got a Top 4 that's working fans want to tear it apart. Not smart. Especially when you factor in Holl only makes 2mill for 2 more years and all viable replacements will cost way more than that, or are to old or not top 4 guys anymore.
I agree losing McCann sucks but no guarantee he would have done well here. And who knows with proper line mates Kerfoot may go back to being the 40 point guy he was in Colorado. Liked him in the playoffs so lets see if he continues.
I think Dubas has 2 more years. One with this core and one without one of the big 4. If he trades for instance Marner and there still is no success than hes fired. And some other team will scoop him up and he will make them better and make fans regret moving him lul.
Then were back to square 1 all over again