Holland apologists, you are on the frigging clock. Admittedly in dire need of scoring, Tick Tock Kenny Holland, the alleged gold standard for NHL managers, has re-signed Darren Helm for five years at nearly 4 million per.
Because when you need scoring, boy, you go out and find a guy who averages 1 point every four games.
There was a time when "elite" players were drawn to Detroit. One of the reasons they headed there was the organ-I-zation's loyalty to its players.
Those times are gone. The loyalty to Cleary. This misguided, financially irresponsible, loyalty to Helm?
It can't be defended. Not on a day when that money could have gone to much, much better use.
Do you pay a 4th liner 4 million?
Because that's what Helm is. Or, at least, that's what he should be.
Did we satisfy you, Darren? Have all your conditions been met? Were you guaranteed the usage you prefer?
Unreal. Even for Holland. Not surprising, of course.
But unreal.
Nice start, Kenny. Nice frigging start.
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