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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Sutter was a very good GM for the pre-lockout NHL. He understood chemistry, grit, and veteran character.
He was a very bad GM for the post-lockout NHL. He overvalued chemistry, grit, and veteran character in a league that was suddenly all about speed and youth. His poor drafting, impatience, and distrust of young players handicapped the franchise for the better part of a decade.
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I agree. Although, one has to wonder if he was forced from the owners to go for it at the expense of prospects and futures.