Are you implying that giving young players playoff minutes alongside veterans acquired for their playoff experience is a bad thing?
The whole point of bringing vets in is that they've been there and done it, they can guide and advise young players in how to act and what to expect.... not that they come in and do all the work.
Thats how it worked last season and its how it'll work this season; the young core players are still the go-to guys and the acquired vets and youngsters will fill the gaps and gain/provide experience where necessary.
I’ve actually been in favour of ridding the vets at last year’s deadline. Including Komarov.
I’ve been outspoken about the foolishness of signing Marleau, Moore and Hainsey at the expense of youth. And the ridiculousness of rentals like Boyle and Plekanec.
I’m 100% in favour of a development program.
HOWEVER.... that is not where this team is. Anyone thinking that Komarov will sit in the playoffs is enjoying the new legalization laws. This team is about winning now. Their moves are all consistent with that.
And to favour a youth movement at the expense of rentals that many rejoiced in getting is indeed a “flip-flop”