An Interesting Look at the 2002 vs 2008 SC champs

[Henkka]

We're not trading for a star player without giving up a ton so scratch that off the list.

Buf if we have a dozen NHL ready defensive prospects some day and the team needs only 6, maybe we should try to get some 1st line talent?

 

[Bench]

You kind of know that every year there's injuries and then those kids will get a shot.

Particularly when the veterans you sign are Sammy, Bert, and CC.

 

[HTT3*]

How much of that is because of injuries and not by choice?

It was a plan. Given the DRWs track record, they always have a significant amount of injuries, all Holland did was add depth with expectation of many players getting injured through the course of the season. Therefore, it was by choice.