I’m normally a fan of Stevie Y, but he had an overrated offseason. Chiarot was an awful signing, and they overpaid in $$ and term for Copp. Other than that, a bunch of 7th d-men and David Perron? Weak

They’ve developed some nice young players but they’ll be bottom-feeders again
- AxlRose91

I don't know if he is overrated. I haven't personally read much. I just thought he had done okay.

I do believe they are at a point you can't just let the kids flounder and begin a losing culture. Copp and likely Chiarot can show the young ones how to be good NHL players.

Copp also went home. Yeah he's overpaid a bit BUT he's a hometown guy and that brings something to the team and while his deal won't age particularly well he will be fine for the near future.

Perron is just a depth piece of experience. Need some guys to help out the young ones learn those things you can only learn from older players on the PP/PK and such.

Wings and Bruins are about to trade places in the standings I think. Ready for another 20 years of post season?
- dothedougie

Oh totally agree. If anyone thinks the Bruins are making playoffs they're smoking crack.

I normally don't question Yzerman as his track record as a gm is better than most.... he drafted Seider and the crowd gasped, as did media... Yzerman knows what he's doing...and I like the veterans he brought in... Im in St Louis and 9 of 10 fans hate that Perron is gone, and all feel he was arguably the Blues best player last season and clearly was in the playoffs... he brings it each game and will be liked in Detroit... Chariot and Copp were overpaid, but its free agency, you gotta lure the player..and I feel Chariot and Matta are major improvements over Dekeyser.... and can mask a bit of Hroneks issues in the defensive end.....at least Yzerman didn't get in on the Tkachuk nonsense, 9.5 over 8 is a gross overpayment for a guy who just put up what will be his best season....... I haven't a problem with Detroits off-season thus far, they are improved

I normally don't question Yzerman as his track record as a gm is better than most.... he drafted Seider and the crowd gasped, as did media... Yzerman knows what he's doing...and I like the veterans he brought in... Im in St Louis and 9 of 10 fans hate that Perron is gone, and all feel he was arguably the Blues best player last season and clearly was in the playoffs... he brings it each game and will be liked in Detroit... Chariot and Copp were overpaid, but its free agency, you gotta lure the player..and I feel Chariot and Matta are major improvements over Dekeyser.... and can mask a bit of Hroneks issues in the defensive end.....at least Yzerman didn't get in on the Tkachuk nonsense, 9.5 over 8 is a gross overpayment for a guy who just put up what will be his best season....... I haven't a problem with Detroits off-season thus far, they are improved
- angryagain

Fun fact: Perron was the 3rd most productive 5v4 rate scorer the last 2 seasons, trailing only McDavid and Panarin.

That should really help the DET powerplay that was so bad they would have declined penalties if given the option.

I normally don't question Yzerman as his track record as a gm is better than most.... he drafted Seider and the crowd gasped, as did media... Yzerman knows what he's doing...and I like the veterans he brought in... Im in St Louis and 9 of 10 fans hate that Perron is gone, and all feel he was arguably the Blues best player last season and clearly was in the playoffs... he brings it each game and will be liked in Detroit... Chariot and Copp were overpaid, but its free agency, you gotta lure the player..and I feel Chariot and Matta are major improvements over Dekeyser.... and can mask a bit of Hroneks issues in the defensive end.....at least Yzerman didn't get in on the Tkachuk nonsense, 9.5 over 8 is a gross overpayment for a guy who just put up what will be his best season....... I haven't a problem with Detroits off-season thus far, they are improved
- angryagain

My thoughts exactly... Yes, Yzerman probably overpaid a bit for Copp and even more so for Chariot. But it's free agency... and that's what it took to get the talent here. This team is better now offensively and I'd argue even more so defensively. In terms of the defensemen that left... Leddy was old, slow and prone to turnovers. DeKeyser flat out sucked. I think Staal was good at his role but it's not a back-breaker of any sort. Stecher was an average defender (at best) whom they won't even miss.

Husso is a big upgrade in goal over Greiss any day of the week. AND... Yzerman has managed his cap space very, very well. He's still in good shape next season too, but with more talent. On the offensive side, I think bringing in Perron will help special teams too. Special Teams will make or break their chances of making the playoffs this year. But overall... this is a team on the rise. I'm good with the changes Yzerman made.