I am so conflicted about all this, and I need to lie down.
Because Strome is one of ours and Schmaltz is not yet. Funny old thing, emotional attachment. It will take many points and plays for Schmaltz to replace the HOPE and promise that offered Strome whilst witnessing him growing up.
Because this almost feels a bit of a repeat of Domi and Gally. Twice in a row, oh boy. Is there enough salt for this ever growing wound?
Because bold pick Barrett Hayton is around and even if I am a Zadina sort of guys, and do believe Zadina will eventually get it done, I do think Barrett will do wonders for us. That was bold but as much as I honestly often enjoy Chayka talk, some of his words are too decisive at times and things he said at the draft or during the trades, I could have done without - so alienating on hindsight.
Because Chayka.... well I sort of still like him. Sorry. How conflicting it is to feel that I want to be patient rather than hopeful with this gentleman! But hey, just guts talk. He signed RT for 4 years, this is year 2. I have hated that they gave up on Strome before a full NHL season, and lesson here is that project needs not aborting too early; so I hope we will see year 3 of the RT Chayka combo.
But man, even RT is so hard to follow. It is unbelievable that this team is still in playoffs range despite all those injuries. Yet this lad is composing what seems like ridiculous lines and playing times. Is there some RT's brilliance in this or is it just a coincidence with this mad Western conference season?
I am so conflicted about all this. Though I believe it won't take long to get final clarity in all this. Another trade, another injury, another contract, another random line combo..... Let's roll year 3 and see.
Ps. Of course I am also expecting the team to be bought, Chayka to be fired and we will never see year 3. Then next season I will probably write about how conflicting I am about not seeing year 3. Life of a Coyote fan, Yes, Again and forever. Not a bad fan life really.
BRING BACK THE KACHINA FULL TIME