On XM 91, they brought up how Gaudreau would have felt with his contract. It was speculated briefly that they must have consulted him. Think there'd be any input by guys like Johnny or Werenski? I don't know the right answer, philisophically, to if you should do that or not.
Also, we already knew this, but it's very clear they are aiming to win now (I think they are one year too early to make a win-now push, if it means sacrificing futures).
I think it all comes down to whether Babs can change. I am skeptical he can let his ego go. I hope I'm wrong. Obviously the guy can coach... I just hope management and those around him can keep the culture above board.