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If Lou Lamoriello is so dumb, how'd the Isles make it to the playoffs the past three years, and come within a hair's breadth of making it to the Stanely Cup Finals? And he's got multiple Stanley Cup wins to his name? And then got Pelech/Pulock to resign for about $12 million combined?
Lou extended Johnson because other teams wanted him, and the Isles like having an enforcer type around who can actually play a little. It's entirely about keeping depth intact, and also to prevent Johnson from being claimed on the waiver wire (or signed in the offseason) by one of their divisional rivals. The contract will be buried in the AHL, and even then, it's a bargain deal that makes sure the Isles never have to worry about getting an enforcer for 4 more years. That frees the Isles front office up to focus on the bigger picture.
Your trade is also not realistic- Varlamov should have been in the running for the Vezina last year (Grubauer's stats were entirely the result of the Avs offensive score effect/CORSI rating) and the Isles don't want to trade him unless they have to. Sorokin doesn't have a full year under his belt yet- down the line, Varly will likely be traded. If I was going to trade Varly it would be for at least a 1st rounder and a top-tier prospect. I'd also aim a lot higher than Will Butcher for LD2/3.
Lastly, I want nothing to do with Staal. He's a good player but why would the Isles sign him? They've got enough depth players- and are sending them to the AHL. If I'm the Isles and I want a forward, I'm looking at something Butch Goring level, who would transform the Isles into a true cup contender.
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