Have you taken a look at trades and at what points they occurred within the lifespan of recent (2000s to present) multi cup winning teams? I ask because when looking at Toews and Crosby, the two comps many bring up with Celebrini… they both won their first cups 4 years after their draft year.
Crosby draft 05, cup 09
Toews draft 06, cup 10
And although these Savoie level trades are overall good business, regardless. I’m curious if SJ operates on the idea in 4 years they are cup contenders, what type of big game hunting trades they should also be looking at and when… given other franchises success.
I have not. As for Crosby and Toews, those teams were also very fortunate to have Malkin and P. Kane, as well as supporting cast members like Kris Letang, Duncan Keith, etc.
I imagine Grier is on a tighter timeline than even four years from now. With Will Smith and Celebrini signed to ELCs, his clock is officially ticking. I imagine he'll play out this year before deciding whether to go after big-name NHLers with some of the organization's better prospects.
Have you taken a look at trades and at what points they occurred within the lifespan of recent (2000s to present) multi cup winning teams? I ask because when looking at Toews and Crosby, the two comps many bring up with Celebrini… they both won their first cups 4 years after their draft year.
Crosby draft 05, cup 09
Toews draft 06, cup 10
And although these Savoie level trades are overall good business, regardless. I’m curious if SJ operates on the idea in 4 years they are cup contenders, what type of big game hunting trades they should also be looking at and when… given other franchises success.
I have not. As for Crosby and Toews, those teams were also very fortunate to have Malkin and P. Kane, as well as supporting cast members like Kris Letang, Duncan Keith, etc.
I imagine Grier is on a tighter timeline than even four years from now. With Will Smith and Celebrini signed to ELCs, his clock is officially ticking. I imagine he'll play out this year before deciding whether to go after big-name NHLers with some of the organization's better prospects.