Yeah, McTavish was made GM with no managerial experience - essentially to be Lowe's RHM.
Sweeney has been AGM for years. Big difference.
Also, there is nothing wrong with team loyalty and team culture per se. It's how far you take it, and whether it trumps all else, that matters.
Boston has, and has always had, a strong team identity. Understanding and respecting that is not a bad thing. Now, had they hired an old Bruin with no managerial experience? Okay, then the tire fire comparison would hold.
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