Despite the poor result, I firmly believe they have shed the "choker" status. That was the closest 4-0 sweep that I have ever seen (and probably will ever see). It could have easily been 2-2 after today. All respect due to Chicago, they made it happen when it mattered.
Predictions:
Pavelski gets signed for something like 4.5 million per year, maybe 4-5 years.
Seto gets signed for something close to 2 million for 1 year.
Nabby is gone unless he signs for under 3 million. Seeing how it's probably his last contract, I don't expect him to take the pay cut nor do I expect to see him in SJ next year.
Blake is also gone unless he signs for less than 1.5 million.
Pray that Marleau stays - that's gonna be a tough 40 goals to make-up. $$$ won't be the issue, it will be how important the organization makes him feel. The org made him the scapegoat for so many past failures that I wouldn't blame him for leaving. I say 50/50 that Marleau leaves for another west-coast team.
Wallin is gone, Huskins is gone, Leach is probably gone, wouldn't be surprised to see Clowe traded for some depth defensman or a package with Seto for a decent d-man.
Edit: they won't fire DW or blow-up the team but they will retool it.
