I'm curious about whether the off-season decision to shift into Win Now gear was strictly a hockey decision, or if the direction came from on high in the hopes a playoff run would drive up support for publicly funding a new arena. Teams don't typically trade away multiple firsts and seconds in a short span unless they're on the cusp of really contending for the Cup, or owners are meddling in hockey decisions.
If Treliving genuinely felt that this team is a Cup contender, then yeah, sputtering in mediocrity is failure. If the team is out of a play-off spot after Christmas, he may need to replace GG to try to salvage the season.
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Originally Posted by fotze
If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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