That was evident at a press conference Thursday that introduced their seven free agent signings, including defensemen Keith Yandle and Jason Demers. Executive chairman Peter Luukko praised owners Vincent Viola and Doug Cifu's all-in attitude.
"We're committed as owners," Luukko said. "Vinny and Doug, I think they saw that. We have seven signings here today. I was with the [Philadelphia] Flyers and we had a great core, but I don't remember seven guys in the middle of July. I think it tells you where [we] have come to as an organization, but most importantly, where we're going to go.