Do you think they're being smarter about how they spend or using a rebuild as an excuse to spend less? Or could both be true? I think it

could be both.

I mean, I think it could be both.

Look, I thought the Paul Cotter signing was wise.

A couple million dollars for a mid-20s forward who has some definition to his game and could either be a helpful piece and or a trade candidate, get you a draft pick or a young player at the deadline.

I thought that was wise.

A hulking defenseman like Jamie Oleksiak, who has some Stanley Cup playoff experience in his career.

them a little bit