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Originally Posted by LiquidX
This is an interesting list/way to break down the team. I like it.
It really highlights how ineffective a GM Feaster really was in his time here - not that we don't already know this. But when the team still has more roster spots dedicated to Sutter drafted/signed players, it would seem to be a little damning. Granted, Feaster only enjoyed 3 years at the helm, compared to Sutter's 7 - and some of Feaster's picks are still working their way to the big club - This looks even worse when you consider Sutter's drafting record. But really, neither Sutter nor Feaster really built through the draft - which seems to be the opposite methodology of Treliving.
Treliving on the other hand has not wasted time in making this his team - and so far looks like he's on the right path to building competitive club in his 2 years here so far.
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Different situations though. Sutter took over as GM and the next season the team reaches game 7 of the finals with core players in their mid 20's so a team that looked destined to "go for it" for the next few years. Feaster took over the team with the mandate to try and win now but be mindful of the future. Feaster had a pretty bad cap situation when he began his job and had minimal assets to improve the team.
Treliving took over a team that was firmly in a rebuild. He had Monahan on the roster already and Gaudreau was a top prospect. He also had the 4th overall pick at his disposal where he got Bennett. It is easier to build through the draft when some young pieces are in place, flush with cap space, and a high pick at his disposal. One thing I really give Treliving credit for that Feaster would never dare to do (only threaten) was his moves at the deadline. I feel Treliving got more for Russell than Feaster dos for Bouwmeester. What he got for Glencross was impressive and the fact the team was in a playoff race made that a ballsy move. The Hudler return was also very adequate. I also was highly impressed with the Hamilton trade which is a deal I could never see Feaster pulling off