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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I also stated that they need more talent. But there is a narrative that this team woefully lacks talent, and it is patently false IMO.
And you're right, they have yet to show any sustained level of elite play. But that fact can be the result of any number of issues, including lack of talent, bad systems/coaching, lack of intestinal fortitude, or whatever one thinks is the problem. In all likelihood, a combination of all.
No one is saying it's all on the coaches.
But the simple fact of the matter is that if the team is playing poorly, for whatever reason, it is dangerous to evaluate the players in that environment, because they are all going to look worse than they are.
You need to fix the systems problem first. You need to fix the coaching problem, because it is the easiest to fix, and because it affects everything else.
Then, in a proper environment, and under a better light, you can more accurately assess the individual players.
It isn't JUST coaching. But coaching affects everything and we can't be sure of anything else until we fix the first thing.
Edit: also, what Testcritic said
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Woefully lacks talent is an example of using extreme language to paint others positions.
Can the existing team be better with a different coaching staff? I am confident the answer is yes.
Are the existing players good enough to win a championship? There is no evidence to support that they are. I am of the opinion the answer is a strong hell no.
I think some of the anger directed towards GG should be aimed at management for trading so many draft picks for bottom of the roster players which has compromised this teams ability to acquire more top end talent. Meanwhile it seems to be accepted the bottom of the roster is awful.
I also don’t mind if management wants to see how the team looks with a new coach before making major moves. Treliving said he wants to build from the goalie out. Maybe he shouldn’t let this seasons abysmal failure alter his approach.