You want to build a winning atmosphere?
Step 1: Make it clear losing is not acceptable.
Step 2: Bring in "character players" with a "high compete level" as well as players from winning programs.
Step 3: Don't hand anyone anything. I don't care if the prospect is projected to be a 1st liner, make them earn it like teams like Detroit do. Going into this year their top prospects (Smith & Nyqvist) were drafted in 2007 & 2008.
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