Mike Johnson

So it's going to be sort of similar unless they investigate big changes.

That Darnell Nurse, what do you think about your no move?

We're going to have to explore doing that.

They got to re-rack their goaltenders, probably change some of their defensive players as well as system and commitment to it.

Whereas I think Florida just got to get healthy.

And if they get healthy, get Barkoff back, get everyone back up and running, they would be a threat once they get in the playoffs next year.

First of all, I think it's presumptuous to assume he'll be there for two years.

Because if it doesn't go well next year, then he signed for two years for flexibility to go to a winner.

And if Edmonton's not on the course to become a winner, then that conversation would happen.

Say like, I'm not going to stick around.

That's why I didn't sign an extension for eight years now.

And I only want to say if we're going to be a winner.

If we don't look like we're going to be a winner, I'm not going to stay.

And they know that.

They know that already.

So if it goes wrong, I think they will explore trading them because they have to.

Now, having said that.

I if you look at them, you know, the savings on his contract haven't necessarily kicked in.

Right.

They start next year.