The Cardinals have more firmly committed to a retool than they did last offseason. They treated last season primarily as an evaluation year but weren't as aggressive in selling off veteran pieces as they've been this winter. Unfortunately, they didn't see any development from former first-round picks and top prospects Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. They're in a similar position now as they were 12 months ago, though the pressure is probably ramping up on both players.
The New York Islanders might be in the NHL's most hopeless situation, and if the constant losing keeps up, there could be whispers of a potential fire sale that could make waves through Long Island, perhaps even before the league takes a break for the Olympics. It makes sense at first, considering the Isles' recent track record as a team that has been in steady decline.
