Ugh, two seasons as GM without any really damaging moves and his head must roll! It's Feasters fault the re-build was started three to five years too late. It's Feasters fault that King let Sutter bog down the cap and roster with terrible contracts and NTC's. It's Feasters fault that ownership HAD to get Iggy into the playoffs but the players themselves couldn't be bothered putting in a consistent effort for the two years under Feasters tenure.
The Richards attempt was exactly what ownerships mandate dicated he must do. Hindsight it was good he chose NYR.
The RoR fiasco also falls under the same affect.
Wideman and Hudler are still good signings because they did exactly what they wanted them to do. Add skill on the forward ranks and add an extra dimension to the PP on the back end.
How can anyone manage a team effectively when his hands have been tied for the first two years? He's done what he can with the operating room he was given.
As for his media stuff. Whatever, I've enjoyed his banter for the most part. The worst one for me by a mile was the guarantee that they would make the playoffs last season.
Anyways, Feasters apparent incompetence stems directly from the stubborness of those who operate above him. I commend Feaster at the very least for clearing up the mess Sutter left. Now this off season will show the true mettle Feaster and his team have. this will be the make or break for him. Not anything he did or attempted previously.
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