No arguments here. Loui has been very good, but I can't see how he is apart of future plans. It just doesn't make any sense. Not even a little bit. He should bring back a hell of a return, so lets hope he keeps it up.
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This is one tough situation to be in for Sweeney, Lou is a 1st line talent and expecting kids to step up and replace him is a big ask, if it works then fantastic, but if not then
I feel we are close to being contenders 2016-17 but at the same time we can push ourselves quite far this year with wrong move/moves.
I think that Lou decision will be the toughest one Sweeney has to make in the next few years.
Marchand will be easier, we know what happened with Eriksson, have a much better idea how the prospects are doing and where's the cap.
I like that we have these probelms due to our forward prospect pool depth, can't believe how it's turned around from year ago.
Hard to find room for everyone but for Lou I would try to find space.
Lou trade probably would be something I can hate/like at the same time.
I like the idea of having a very young, promising winger group to try to build a longterm contender team but at the same time I'd hate to lose a player of Lou's caliber and like said risk Krejci-Bergeron duos prime.
If Vesey works out then it would make this easier.