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CalgaryFan1988 · 05-31-2013, 11:06 PM

For me rebuilding starts with winning in the AHL.

I think you have to start winning at the AHL level with younger players (with a mix of vets) and then when those younger players make the NHL they have confidence. Then get rid of the older "losers" off the NHL club by replacing them with the younger "winners".

Unless players are true superstars, forcing them into the NHL prematurely, under a losing environment, is a recipe for disaster (see Oilers).

05-31-2013, 11:06 PM	#18
CalgaryFan1988 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Exp:	For me rebuilding starts with winning in the AHL. I think you have to start winning at the AHL level with younger players (with a mix of vets) and then when those younger players make the NHL they have confidence. Then get rid of the older "losers" off the NHL club by replacing them with the younger "winners". Unless players are true superstars, forcing them into the NHL prematurely, under a losing environment, is a recipe for disaster (see Oilers).