"One piece away from being Stanley Cup contenders, at least, and they do it. They're pushing all of their chips in the middle. They didn't even do so and gave up Kuzmenko and whatever assets by locking in Lindholm. Unless they lock him up, he's coming there and will still be a free agent at the end of the season. A ballsy move." Bissonnette said.
He added, "But Aquilini.They rushed the rebuild, but he was right on the money. They're going for it this year, and they have no clue what Pettersson will do. They have no idea where some of these guys will end up. So you say, this is our window. Now. They have depth scoring; why would you wait to take your chance at winning a Stanley Cup? And I agree with the move."