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There are no GMs that make zero mistakes, so if those are his worst transgressions we're in good shape. Svech, at best, would have been a third line winger, Regula looks like a depth defender (I thought he'd be better), and Cossa still projects as a starting goalie (even if he doesn't end up better than Wallstedt). He's made no glaring mistakes and has some considerable "wins" to his credit (e.g. mid to late round drafting, the Debrincat trade, the Walman trade). I guess you could say the Chiarot and Holl contracts are "mistakes" but neither of those deals block any young guys from playing time and it's not my money, so I don't think they're all that bad. If guys like Wallinder and Edvinsson can't (eventually) beat out Chiarot or Holl for a spot on the team then they're not ready to play in the NHL anyway.

1. Should have taken Sanderson over Raymond 2. Should have taken Wyatt Johnson over either goalie in 2021 3. Should have tanked for one more season

1. Svech was never the same after his injuries. His luck in the league since has proven letting him go was not a mistake. 2. There was a short period of time this wasn't looking too good, but seems like an irrelevant move at this point. Regula might become an NHL regular at some point, but doesn't seem like he'd be anything outside of replaceable. 3. The jury is still out on this one. In the end, both likely end up as really good number 1 goalies in the NHL.

I'm planning to get to a ton of GR games this year. This team is going to be loaded with future Red Wings, and should be one of the top teams in the AHL. I saw them a few times last season and it was cool seeing Edvinsson, Johansson, and Hanas out there. This year will be even better with Wallinder, Kasper, Mazur, Cossa, and Lombardi on the team too. I may end up watching more GR games live than Detroit games this season.

How's everyone feeling about the Yzerplan after the offseason? I'm enthusiastic, but I'd be curious to hear what others think. Tear down Holland's mess. Check Hit on early and late round draft picks. Check Manage the cap, including maintaining flexibility and weaponizing it for picks. Check Trades, big and little. Check. Savvy free agent signings to plug holes and flip for more draft capital. Check Aside from winning the draft lottery I'm not sure how he could have done anything more.

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People arguing semantics is a sign that the summer is almost over. I can't wait for the season to start, so we can argue about things that actually matter.

Kane scored 92 points in 21-22 and would have been 2nd in points on this team last year playing hurt. 1 year 7M (minimum)