Florida is going to run the East again next year. The only reason they missed the playoffs this year was because of the injuries to Barkov and Tkachuk. Florida finished the year with the most games lost due to injuries. With a long offseason, the team will be recharged and the majority of their team is still in their prime. Pretty much everybody except Marchand and possibly Bob coming back, is 30 or younger. There is a very high chance Florida can fight for a Cup and win another within the next 3-5 years without those draft picks they gave away. That is the benefit of having a core of players collected at the correct time and at the correct age. Florida has a winning formula and their only issue is whether or not they bring back Bob or if they can find a solid replacement for 7 AAV or less. Hellebuyck is the next elite player tired of Canada and don’t be surprised if Florida or any other of these contenders out there (Carolina or Vegas) make a big splash for him next.
That’s BS 100% to the bold and you know it. He wants to win and if he can’t do it in Winnipeg, then elsewhere.