You have to look past the draft pedigree and age. We talk ourselves into these miracle projects every year. Then all of a sudden nobody can get moved off the roster a few months into the season and we are stuck with guys. We aren't there yet but they've done nothing to earn the benefit of the doubt.
What I don't understand is why it even matters? If hes a positive addition fine, if not, fine. Do we really believe he is going to be signed regardless of if he is garbage or not?
Yeah this organization has it's faults, but as we've discussed it's figuring out upper level aggressive moves, and building a legitimate culture where development matters. Which the later is something they're trending in the right direction with.
They are not total idiots completely devoid of evaluating talent. At least not to the level where a stupid slow player (if that is what he is) is going to be signed because of his draft pedigree from 8 years ago. Especially not if they are actually focused on being a faster team.
My point with my one liner above, is the level of 3rd degree this is getting assumptions of incompetence just for giving a mid twenties defender a shot is at a concerning level.
Also for the record R. Bourque was the least of our worries last season, and actually earned a spot. Then he actually continued to give a **** while other players did not. He was a good example of a pro and filled his role fine.
I just think the reaction here is more akin to running out of a burning building, when the reality is closer to the popcorn getting burnt in the microwave.
