Chia has done a pretty good job so far, I think people dont understand just how bad the organization he inherited was. Chia is still ridding McTavish's seriously stupid contracts, and there was no depth or players in the organization.
The results have been good for Chia and he's made some excellent moves. He's made some bad ones too. He was left a mess but he was also left McDavid, Draisaitl and Klefbom.
Guymez is right on this. Chia overshot in adding grit, size and utility at the expense of speed and scoring. We needed those the things but now we're kind of a slow grinding team. When overtime hit last night it was painfully clear we lacked high end skill and speed by how many players were optimal options for 3 on 3 IMO.
I was of the mind KY should be sent down regardless of how he played. Cap hit considerations etc.
But seeing the lack of speed, skill and creativity on the team, and his ability to provide those things, I can't see how you send him down. Provided he maintains this level.
Guymez is right, it says as much about our RW depth and a weak offseason as it does KY.