If you're an ambitious GM, league executive, or ex-pres of hockey ops looking for a job, why would you want to go to a place that's already doing well and fairly established? If they already have a good thing going they wouldn't want much tampering, or if the internal budget is limited your room to tamper would be restricted.. not much fun.
Wouldn't you Want to take on a team that's just torn it down and ready for a complete makeover and build them up from the ground yourself? Cause what's more gratifying than winning a championship with a team / organization that's entire makeup was by your own hand? I think it's stupid to say that Calgary is undesirable for those at such positions right now. I think we're a very desirable destination. So much opportunity for guys who want to build a team, have the money to do it, and the freedom and confidence of ownership to hire the staff they desire.
This is prime real estate right here.
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