If Feaster was honest with himself he would have admitted that the Flames at the deadline last year, at best, could have got their butts kicked for 1 playoff round and even that was a stretch. They had no hope of being the Kings and nothing near their depth or talent. He would have dealt Jokinen and any other vets who were not in his plans and we'd already be better this year.
I think intellectual honesty is just his little phraseology to placate those calling for a rebuild and he has no intention of doing anything except patching holes in a sinking boat until he gets fired. I'm just not sure if he is so deluded to really believe that this is a cup contending team or if he is just following ownership instructions.
Too bad because I think the fanbase would tolerate and maybe even be happy with a bit of short term pain for long term gain and rebuilding a little doesn't have to involve burning down the whole thing... If you're smart and cash in on chips like Jokinen.
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