Overview

• Plattner criticized former GM Doug Wilson for reversing course on lengthy contracts and said the drafting under Doug Wilson Jr. fell short of expectations.
• He expressed regret over the Erik Karlsson acquisition that cost Josh Norris and an unprotected pick used on Tim Stutzle, and he lamented not retaining Joe Pavelski.
• The owner said the club began a full reset in 2022 under GM Mike Grier and has missed the playoffs six straight seasons but is trending upward.
• He praised recent first-round classes featuring Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, Quentin Musty and Josh Ravensbergen as the foundation for progress.
• Plattner revealed Tomas Hertl requested a trade to pursue a Stanley Cup opportunity, which the team granted despite his preference to keep the player.