Julien BriseBois succeeded Steve Yzerman at the helm of the Lightning a few years ago. After a promising start, the last two seasons have been more challenging.
The Quebecois general manager has made some costly transactions and has been forced to make heart-wrenching decisions to comply with the NHL salary cap.
In the past month, the iconic captain Steven Stamkos and former Canadiens' top pick Mikhail Sergachev have departed. Stamkos packed his bags, and Sergachev was traded to Utah.
To offset these losses, BriseBois has acquired Jake Guentzel for offense and Ryan McDonagh for defense, both valuable additions but with a high financial cost.
After being a dominant force in the NHL with two Stanley Cup victories, it appears that the upcoming seasons for the Lightning will be more challenging.
A columnist from "The Hockey News" even suggests that Julien BriseBois must find a way to revitalize the team's future.
In the article, there is discussion about whether it's time for the Lightning to change their general manager.
"Time is running out for this group of Lightning talents, and BriseBois must find a way to move his team forward. If he fails, it could be time for a change at the top in Tampa."
- Adam Proteau, The Hockey News
Julien BriseBois could soon find himself in a very delicate situation...
