Just a well run team that made the best of the hand that was dealt to them. Who is to say they didn't try and blow it up, but Thorton/Marleau refused to waive? Either way, they identified a few needs (tougher, more depth at D, better goaltending), and went out and got it. Good for them. Jones and the new coach were excellent choices in retrospect, although at the time I thought they were not the best.
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From HFBoard oiler fan, in analyzing MacT's management:
O.K. there has been a lot of talk on whether or not MacTavish has actually done a good job for us, most fans on this board are very basic in their analysis and I feel would change their opinion entirely if the team was successful.
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