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Vinny01 · 08-05-2013, 05:10 PM

I thought so too but Edmonton did more of a re-tool post Smyth IMO. They tossed out huge offer sheets on Vanek and then Penner. Rebuilding teams don't do that. They made win now trades and signings up until they started they tank model. The difference is where the teams were when they decided to call it a rebuild. Calgary knew these old veterans were not going to get it done. Edmonton realized their re-tooled lineup that looked promising in 2008 was never going to get it done.

08-05-2013, 05:10 PM	#3
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	I thought so too but Edmonton did more of a re-tool post Smyth IMO. They tossed out huge offer sheets on Vanek and then Penner. Rebuilding teams don't do that. They made win now trades and signings up until they started they tank model. The difference is where the teams were when they decided to call it a rebuild. Calgary knew these old veterans were not going to get it done. Edmonton realized their re-tooled lineup that looked promising in 2008 was never going to get it done.