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Old 09-10-2016, 08:29 PM   #1116
TheoFleury
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Originally Posted by MattyC View Post
It didn't fail. So...
Seriously? Is that how we're going to evaluate the decisions GMs make? I will admit Yzerman did a great job with the hand he was dealt, he had to back his coach. He's just fortunate that things turned out the way they did. Is by this really so radical of a concept?

I'm just saying that RFAs aren't powerless like some suggest. I truly believe Drouin's trade value would be less without the playoffs and Yzerman's rep would be taking a hit right now had Drouin flopped or chosen that moment to go on a cold streak.
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