and that's fair, i just get really tired of seeing this franchise tied to situations that are not analogous, drawing comparisons that are favorable but realistically pretty out of line, and more then anything, the excuses.
I still believe if were trying to win a cup with LLW as our load bearers, they have to get in this year. If were trying to just be a solid team for now, and then go deeper with a new core (kane-bogo,schief-trouba/etc) then that's fine, and not making the playoffs is acceptable.
I just feel that in either case, if the don't make the playoffs, they should be making some significant roster changes, with either getting different pieces to compete now, or trying to move some of these guys that may be "less" core for futures (buff/etc) or for christ sakes at least get a god damn goalie.
either way IMO, if they don't make the playoffs this year, standing pat is not an option.
and to try and generally steer us back ontopic of prospects: i'm thrilled with how this team has drafted so far since coming back to the peg (with the exception of a few picks here and there...namely Sutter)