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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Fans tend to forget that the GM is making moves to win and also to preserve his job. Call it old school outdated thinking but 99% of GMs are wary of adopting a strategy that relies heavily on drafting top end talent, especially with mid round picks, because in all likelihood they'll be fired well before those picks ever payoff, if they ever do.
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That kind of impatience is why Canadian teams have been unable to carry out sustained and successful rebuilds. In a capped league, drafting and development is the foundation of success. Exchanging long-term pain for short-term gain is a recipe for mediocrity.
Personally, I'd be happy if the Flames adopted the Jets, Blues, and Ducks approach to building a team.