BertCorbeau
F*ck cancer - RIP Fugu and Buffaloed
You really shouldn't be shocked.. It's either he's resigned or traded it's black/white.
No I don't believe that bringing in another kid will replace a seasoned veteran and a good playoff performer. Kapanen has potential.. He's a couple years ago from becoming that kind of player.
JVR's defense is suspect, and his compete level is lackadaisical .. He's a fantastic offensive player but prospects like Kappy can bring the defense and compete much stronger than JVR. JVR does not drive the bus offensively either - Marner does - on that line. There is no urgency to mismanage assets for a long shot at the cup right now. The team still has work to be at the level where they want to be at to be a consistent powerhouse contender. JVR as a trade chip can help the team get there.