So how much did Shero manage to re-sign hossa for?
That was all Hossa though. Gave us the lip service, but was waiting for a better deal the whole time. I think we would have resigned Malone if we knew Hossa was gonna bolt, but who knows what that could have led to. I was so glad to see Hossa miserable on Detroit, but was actually happy for him in Chicago.
Perfect example of the kind of deal Shero made. Three ways to succeed. A 1st, Dumo and Sutter.
Guess who is on the other end of that trade cos this guy’s brother plays on the team.
That was a pretty good trade considering I believe there was only two real options(CAR and NYR). Brian Burke (then with Toronto) had said he made a play for Staal but lost out because he didn't have a Staal on his current team.
Did this not happen in 16-17 with Shero’s draft pick Guentzel at the middle of the run?
And in 15-16 with Shero’s picks Murray, Rust, and Sheary front and center?
I’m not trying to take anything from JR. Like I wouldn’t from Shero bringing in Kunitz, Guerin, Hossa, Roberts, Gill, etc for the back to back in 08-09.
But, let’s be honest. Rutherford has sunk this team by rash decisions two years out of five and had his talent (including Kessel who he brought in) greatly succeed for him.
Wasn't Sheary and undrafted college FA?