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Originally Posted by Bingo
I've always felt the rabid fan bases play a role
They want playoffs every year.
They want action at the trade deadline and the draft.
I think it can be misinterpreted though as knowledgeable fans get that some trades are better not made, but the vocal minority may push the needle.
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Is it the fans or the owners? Owners in many markets (Not Ottawa) can sell out the building all year plus get big money for a playoff gate.
Look at the Flames they were committed to a rebuild for about 16 months than the team exceeded expectations and they changed their behavior.
I think the owners of these teams lack patience and marketing creativity to get Managers who will build something. Always chasing good talking sizzle over substance.