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I don't really blame Lou for Eberle, the Isles are a depth team, you're GOING to lose talent in an expansion draft. I'd have rather have lost Palmieri or Bailey (better yet, not sign Palmieri at all, this already looks like an awful contract), but if Seattle wants a good winger, they'll get one.
I agree on Toews. I'd have rather have lost picks keeping a stud young defenseman than hold on to those picks only to pick up a depth winger. That said, keeping Leddy at the time was a good move, he had a great year for us last year.
As for Parise, he's been a great signing. He's a positive influence on his line and makes league minimum. What's not to like?
Currently, the problem's been Trotz. He really want to run an all veteran team and thinks none of them will be too slow or tired to win a Cup. It's obvious Wahlstrom, Dobson and Sorokin are the future and it's frustrating to see Trotz avoid the writing on the wall.