The New Jersey Devils turned the page on the Lou Lamoriello era -- at least in terms of the GM's seat -- by bringing in Ray Shero to run the ship on Monday.
But unless Shero is actually allowed the autonomy to rip up this roster in a complete remake, he might as well have been handed the keys to the Titanic.
One of the vital factors in this decision is age. Lamoriello is 72. Shero is 52. As Lamoriello told reporters in an attempt to provide some perspective on the move: "It's the right thing. We have to be honest.