Vegas’ stagnant offense scored just nine goals after winning the series opener against Montreal 4-1.
“I can praise them all I want, but ultimately it falls down on myself, and the top players on this team,” said Vegas captain Mark Stone, who finished with no points and just seven shots in the series.
We’ve gotta look at what we can do different from a coaching perspective, we’ve gotta look at our personnel.
Last summer’s failed attempt to move Fleury and his $7 million-per-year contract turned out to be a good thing, as the 36-year-old turned in a Vezina Trophy-worthy season.
Glass was taken sixth overall in the 2017 draft, seven selections higher than Nick Suzuki, whom Vegas took 13th and who was part of the deal that brought in Max Pacioretty and who shined for the Canadiens in the semifinals.
Martinez will be the tricky option, considering other teams will likely target him with attractive offers, while Nosek and Janmark could be skating elsewhere next season.