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Originally Posted by dobbles
in the simple sense, of course. but as has been discussed various teams but a different level of emphasis on winning at the ahl level. the chicago wolves and manitoba moose are both examples of teams that will bring in a few extra veterans to win extra games. often times these players have no long term plans from the parent club. a team like chicago has deep pockets and can even pay the salary out of their own pockets so the parent club doesn't has as much say.
additionally, theres no need to remind fans and rub it in their face. many times sutter would be in town and the team would be in the midst of a losing streak, playing awful hockey even, and he would spout off how everyone was 'developing' like he hoped. so here he is telling us how happy he is with the team, and yet us local fans are reading it wondering what darn team he is even watching.
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And how is the prospect depth in Atlanta and Vancouver? I'm sorry if I'm coming across as glib. Losing the team sucks, and I feel for you guys. But (yes I know it's a big but) if the AHL sees itself as a development league that's the trade off. You listed two teams that are not in pure developmental mode. And that's fine. I just simply met that I highly doubt that the quoted fan above will get his wish.