Jamie Dodd

I think there's other ways that you can build the culture you're trying to build rather than kind of just stubbornly allowing veteran players to block the paths of young players.

Like, I get it.

I get what the texter is saying.

And of course, there's a balance to be struck.

But you also have to be mindful that you're not a contending team and your priorities are different.

And that should point the needle for you towards giving young players opportunities.

I think you're right.

It's just tough because we're already talking about the roster crunch.

And then you're taking up a third spot with a goalie.

And you're right.

You probably have to do it.

Like, you're backed in.

The bet is made at this point.

You just have to kind of deal with it.

But, man, it's a tough way to go.

And you're one of a rebuilding effort to use that extra space on a goalie.

And I guess the only way you salvage that situation is by looking at it as a development opportunity and a value opportunity for Tolopilo, right?

Okay, hey, we've been dealt this hand.

in having Lankanen and Demko on these deals.

We have to build in a safety net for Thatcher Demko given his health history.