Overview

• Plattner lamented the Erik Karlsson deal’s fallout, citing the loss of Josh Norris and the pick that became Tim Stutzle, and called letting Joe Pavelski leave a mistake.
• He said Tomas Hertl asked out to chase a Stanley Cup and that he approved the trade to Vegas, a decision he now regrets.
• The owner criticized long-term contracts and the Doug Wilson era’s draft record, saying a flat salary cap magnified the damage and faulting Doug Wilson Jr.’s work as scouting director.
• Plattner backed GM Mike Grier’s draft-first rebuild, pointing to Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, Quentin Musty and goalie Josh Ravensbergen as foundational pieces.
• Following a season-opening overtime loss, he set the near-term standard at visible improvement this year with an eye toward pushing for a playoff spot in 2026–27.