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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
The impacts of bad moves can literally cost a franchise for 10 years and beyond.
I don't know how that can even be disputed.
So what Sutter did is still impacting the state of the organization. The refusal to rebuild earlier is costing the organization. Just trace the assets. They tell a clear tale of asset erosion.
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Sorry but I can't get myself to agree that Sutter set the organization back 10 years. Perhaps I am defensive of Sutter. So be it, as he was responsible for the most entertaining and exciting hockey I have witnessed as a fan of this club since the very early 90's. He did far more good than anyone on the current management team has so far.
I still can't think of an example at any sport where a championship team was built by trading away star players at their peak value for picks and prospects, The Cowboys and Hershel Walker is the closest I can come up with.
But laying the problems at the feet of a guy that left 6 years ago feels more like axe grinding to me.
Enough about Sutter, let's focus on the current team. If asset erosion is the downfall of franchises, what do you propose the Flames do with Giordano and Brouwer? Two assets that are eroding as we speak. Why wasn't Hudler dealt after his career season instead of waiting until the deadline when his value had eroded?
Treliving has auctioned away pending UFA's at a point where the season is lost. Every team in the league does that. Glencross is the exception, but also remember they tried to re-sign him.