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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
In fairness, Sutter didn't have an expensive mess that was up against the cap with aging assets. His mess was more a lack of talent and starting goaltender.
Feaster's challenge, IMO, is much more daunting given the capped NHL landscape and lack of movable assets. And the fact his assets that would bring back return appear to be untouchable from an ownership standpoint.
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I think almost every GM would disagree with you. Operating under a tight budget in an NHL without a salary cap is a much bigger handicap than being in "salary cap jail" in an NHL with a salary cap. I bet almost every GM would prefer to be in a situation where one of their biggest problems is how to create cap flexibility as opposed to be in a situation where their biggest problem is how to keep their roster together or improve the team without having an extra million or two to spend on the roster. When Sutter took over the Flames, he didn't have his own AHL team and barely had any scouts working for him. Feaster, in comparison, has it much easier with the budget to hire guys like Weisbrod to help him. What would you rather do? Trade an asset to create cap room or trade an asset to fall within budget?
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Originally Posted by BloodFetish
A lot of posters seem to expect quick fixes, but realistically I think it's a series of small goals and baby steps over many years that will get this team contending again. So long as I believe it's trending the right way I'll have patience with Feaster.
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I think there are a lot more posters who expect there to be no quick fixes than posters who expect quick fixes.