[bubbsy]

being in cap hell is inevitable for any NHL team that has been able to acheive "success" for a period of 3+ years in a row. The cap is a major detriment to the longevity of winning, and i suppose it's meant to be as it accelerates the whole "cyclical nature" of team building bringing the desired parity to the game.

I don't think he can be "blamed" for the cap hell, however, he hasn't shown the ability to get creative as far as asset management is concerned, the way the hawks have been able to get out of cap issues by replenishing the franchise with assets for the next future wave to help the foundational core of the roster. Though i don't know if firing him for it is warranted, at least not yet.

Now, miscalculating what peices are "core" vs "non-core" when moves are required is where he could be fired. The Seguin deal was terrible. giving up on a 20 year old who's already clearly on the path to be an elite NHL'er due to some behavioral issues doesn't seem right. For Seguin to turn around and become the 7th best point getter and top5 goal scorer in the league the year after being moved, i think likely pushed managements hand on pulling the trigger here.

curious where he lands. A cup winning GM like him will definitely be in demand. My humble opinion is that this was a overly reactionary move by the bruins to a poor season, he shouldn't have been let go, as good GMs don't grow on trees and are likely more important to a franchise winning a cup than any star player.