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Originally Posted by MarkGio
I think Buffalo was trying to be the best organization in the East a few seasons from now by stockpiling assets. This off season was further evidence of that. Only half the teams make the playoffs and Buffalo was clearly out of contention so they improved their chances long term. Sometimes less is more.
They brought in a new coach with hopes of improving and that didn't pan out. They needed new on-ice leadership because Vanek and Miller wanted out. What else could they have done to improve their club long term?
A lot of business recapitalize in order to obtain long term growth. I don't see why the business of sports get scrutinized for it.
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The flip side is that every team has a responsibility to the other teams to provide a competitive product. Each team has STHs that shell out a crapload of money to watch the best hockey in the world.
I get that Buffalo wants to rebuild for the future, but the NHL also wants competitive hockey on the ice. And de-incentizing the draft as a reward for failure is one way to help accomplish that.