If Columbus wins the Cup...

[bobholly39]

The funny thing is if they win the cup they’ll likely lose every single FA there but who cares at that point. If I’m a blue jackets fan I’m fine with sucking for 5 years after that

Don't underestimate the effect of winning a cup

For even Bob and Panarin. Good chance they all stay (i think Panarin is most likely to leave though) to try and win again next year

 

[Ingvar]

If they win the cup do Panarin and Bobrovsky still leave?

I think Panarin leaves anyway and Bobrovsky stays if offered Price-like money.

Columbus won't win the cup. Bookmark this post. They'll obviously beat Tampa though.

Both of this things were very likely to happen, no-one bookmarks cowardly predictions.

 

[ScaredStreit]

I don't understand the question...is it asking whether the ends justifies the means? In this scenario absolutely.

 

[tenken00]

If Columbus wins the Cup, I think that would more likely raise Tortorella into the best active coach in the league status than anything else. He did a masterful job with a team that had a lot of moving parts and zero chemistry at the TDL while also being down 3-0 in Game 1. Even haters would have to admit it.

 

[justafan22]

The funny thing is if they win the cup they’ll likely lose every single FA there but who cares at that point. If I’m a blue jackets fan I’m fine with sucking for 5 years after that

The cup brings a 5 year grace period IMO for any team.

You could be awful next year, and be like: meh won the cup with the biggest upset in NHL history