A few teams close to us conceded their seasons just before the TDL. Bruins, Islanders and Rangers. We're in a different place ATM.
Ownership is not fully on board and SY is probably hearing about lost playoff revenue while trying to hold the owners hand regarding the build vs silly decisions that help the now and hurt the later.
Even if we tank now, we can't get a better pick since other teams have already embraced it. Cheers?