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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Someone on TSN last night, it might have been Dreger, commented that late in the 2003 season, Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford told his coaching staff they weren't going to get any help from him. No merit call-ups from the AHL. Nothing. And they finished last overall and drafted Staal. Dreger implied that Rutherford was doing the same thing again now.
I don't think coaches or players ever tank. But GMs do.
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I certainly buy that, but players need good stats to get better contacts. Coaches need to look out for their next contract. Why would they want to hurt their chances?