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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
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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I highly doubt that Treliving is managing the team based on conspiracy theories.
There is plenty of talent with this roster. And looking around, it's not like the Pacific isn't there for the taking. I don't think management was wrong to think that the team could jump up into contender status this year, and no, I don't think it has anything to do with an arena.
But yes, I do agree that he is going to be under increasing pressure if the team continues to sputter.