Matt Ross: What Is And What Should Never Be

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From Friedmans’s 31 thoughts
10. If there was one thing that surprised Florida GM Bill Zito in our conversation, it was that I’d heard Panthers’ ownership wished to cut payroll.
“No one said that me,” he said after a pause. “That’s news to me.”
What is the mandate, then?
“Moving forward as if they had just acquired the franchise. Make the best, most prudent decision you can for the benefit of of the franchise. Not necessarily for tonight, but for the best interests of the franchise. We’re there with you, and we’re gong to support you.”
(One GM* said the Panthers have said they don’t want to make ridiculous deals to simply cut cash, that their moves will have “purpose” to them.)
*I think Caldwell said this at Zito’s intro press conference*

12. ....“We have to attack the roster,” Zito answered. “Who can grow, what we have to address. We have to build towards a consistent, concerted effort.”
In one of his local interviews, Zito talked about creating the “value sheet” the Blue Jackets did in Columbus. What is that?
“Years ago, we sat with the leadership group and said, ‘What do we stand for? What are we all about?’ Blue Jackets’ values. It was something the players were proud of. Credit to (captain) Nick Foligno and the leadership group, because it did become what we were about. I look forward to doing it here. What is it we’re about, what do we want to be, what’s important to us?”

13. My (Friedman’s) guess: Zito’s going to be asked about Barkov (no chance), Aaron Ekblad and Jonathan Huberdeau. He’s going to explore moving one of the big tickets on his blue line to create flexibility. All he would answer is, “I’m going to listen to anything. But I’m going to say no to most things.”

A couple of the other tidbits (#10-16 are about FL) reveal a little about the dysfunction that still lingers between Tallon’s people and the “computer boys”.
Seems like Zito’s first priority is to get everyone in the organIzation on the same page. I like this hire by FL, maybe things finally will get turned around.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...ba-next-wild-trade-block/

From Friedmans’s 31 thoughts
10. If there was one thing that surprised Florida GM Bill Zito in our conversation, it was that I’d heard Panthers’ ownership wished to cut payroll.
“No one said that me,” he said after a pause. “That’s news to me.”
What is the mandate, then?
“Moving forward as if they had just acquired the franchise. Make the best, most prudent decision you can for the benefit of of the franchise. Not necessarily for tonight, but for the best interests of the franchise. We’re there with you, and we’re gong to support you.”
(One GM* said the Panthers have said they don’t want to make ridiculous deals to simply cut cash, that their moves will have “purpose” to them.)
*I think Caldwell said this at Zito’s intro press conference*

12. ....“We have to attack the roster,” Zito answered. “Who can grow, what we have to address. We have to build towards a consistent, concerted effort.”
In one of his local interviews, Zito talked about creating the “value sheet” the Blue Jackets did in Columbus. What is that?
“Years ago, we sat with the leadership group and said, ‘What do we stand for? What are we all about?’ Blue Jackets’ values. It was something the players were proud of. Credit to (captain) Nick Foligno and the leadership group, because it did become what we were about. I look forward to doing it here. What is it we’re about, what do we want to be, what’s important to us?”

13. My (Friedman’s) guess: Zito’s going to be asked about Barkov (no chance), Aaron Ekblad and Jonathan Huberdeau. He’s going to explore moving one of the big tickets on his blue line to create flexibility. All he would answer is, “I’m going to listen to anything. But I’m going to say no to most things.”

A couple of the other tidbits (#10-16 are about FL) reveal a little about the dysfunction that still lingers between Tallon’s people and the “computer boys”.
Seems like Zito’s first priority is to get everyone in the organIzation on the same page. I like this hire by FL, maybe things finally will get turned around.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...ba-next-wild-trade-block/
- Ratsreign

Great post, Rats! That last point about getting everyone on the same page is something I’ve written about and we’ve discussed a bunch. It just makes sense. Not saying everyone has to agree on everything, but everyone believing in the same goal is key.

Love the idea of “attacking the roster.” Create an identity and direction for the team and weed out who doesn’t fit that vision/mold, rather than hang on to prospects, etc., that you don’t really see fitting in.

You know I’m all about moving one (or multiples) of the core of it makes sense and gets you closer to building the team they need.

Exciting stuff..!

Great post, Rats! That last point about getting everyone on the same page is something I’ve written about and we’ve discussed a bunch. It just makes sense. Not saying everyone has to agree on everything, but everyone believing in the same goal is key.

Love the idea of “attacking the roster.” Create an identity and direction for the team and weed out who doesn’t fit that vision/mold, rather than hang on to prospects, etc., that you don’t really see fitting in.

You know I’m all about moving one (or multiples) of the core of it makes sense and gets you closer to building the team they need.

Exciting stuff..!
- Matt Ross

in the hockeybuzz mock draft, I am making the Panthers pick, and it should be released sometime this morning, let me know what you guys think

in the hockeybuzz mock draft, I am making the Panthers pick, and it should be released sometime this morning, let me know what you guys think
- jimbro83

Looking forward to it

Hey Matt, per a Bleacher report rumor would you trade Barkov to Buffalo for Jack Eichel?

Hey Matt, per a Bleacher report rumor would you trade Barkov to Buffalo for Jack Eichel?
- harveykline

Ohh, interesting one, Harv. Hmm...I’m not really sure. Aren’t they kind of similar players?

I’d be curious what the other pieces would be - unless it was some wild one-for-one deal. Haha.

in the hockeybuzz mock draft, I am making the Panthers pick, and it should be released sometime this morning, let me know what you guys think
- jimbro83

I don’t know enough about all players to have a definitive player in mind, at least of the ones who should still be available at 12. I’d love if Lundell slips down, even more so for Sanderson. Reality will be like the buzz mock draft, where “that guy” goes 11th. Like Rantanen going one pick before FL’s choice all over again.
FL needs prospects at Center as well as, if not more than, at D.
I can see them going with a winger who they deem as by far the best available, but Zito did mention something about “you can’t have too many centers, they can all play wing”.
Are Guhle or Schneider better picks than all the centers/forwards who will still be on the board for FL? Seth Jarvis intrigues me, have to find out more about the other possible choices at number 12.

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