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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski
I think saying Feaster just trusted his scouts is incorrect. I think every GM meets with the amateur scouts early in the year and describes the attributes he wants the organization to prioritize.
I recall reading that when Burke fired Feaster (in December I think), shortly after during the scouting meeting he said they weren't going to draft small players anymore. Even though Treliving presided over it, the 2014 draft followed Burke's edict.
Feaster noted CGY lack of skill in the system and wanted to draft skilled players no matter what size, prioritizing hockey IQ, skill and character (Weisbrod's "fans being proud of who wore the sweater" comments).
So Feaster deserves credit for 2011-2013 draft picks because he set the parameters.
Button takes the marching orders and finds those types of players, that's why he's been around for the Chuckos, Pelechs and Gaudreaus, Bennetts and Jankowskis.
Give credit where it's due (and also blame).
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I never said he didn't deserve credit. It's not an indictment to say he trusted his staff to make the proper decisions at the draft. Good managers allow their employees to do their jobs. I think Feaster deserves a good amount of credit for the turn around of this team. That includes signing Hudler who played a large role in Monahan's and Gaudreau's development.
As I said, he was a good manager for a team in turnaround, but I'm glad we don't have him right now.