I agree. People have to stop looking at "age". I think it is totally ridculous. Look at the gain/loss as you stated HUGE upgarde. Both guys we lost were 4th liners. We gained a TOP six forward in Rolston and a 3rd/4th line player in Holik has more intagibles than the team lacked last year(size, face off man, agitator, leadership, etc)
As far as i'm concerend LOU has done a great job this offseason and i feel he will add 1 more D guy.
Also the signing of Salvador is overlooked. He only played with us for 8 regular season games and wasn't 100% in the playoffs. Now I would like to see him here a full year which I think will be a big improvement + he brings leadership as well.
So look at the loss/gain on D.
Rachunek is gone, Salvador is in
That's an upgrade as well.
yea i totally agree roston/holik were a good upgrade for the team