As mentioned in the other thread, it seems like there has been a clear shift in approach - to focus less on size/grit and more on skill and upside. The former plagues the Sutter drafts. Even though the team drafted in the mid 20s, they struck in the first round in 5 of 6 years (Chucko, Pelech, Irving, Erixon, Nemisz) with few of those picks being highly thought of when they were made (Erixon being a notable exception - but he still ended up busting).
Under Feaster things took a step. I look at 2011 for instance and see solid, rationale picks based on a good approach. The fact that Sven didn't meet his potential doesn't mean that a draft of Sven, Granlund, Wotherspoon, Johnny and Laurent is pretty solid. You've got 4/5 NHLers and a tweener in Wotherspoon.
But I think now under BT he has built on that and allow the scouting staff to take home run cuts, including in later rounds. The results have yet to be proven but the early signs are good. The issue has been lack of picks but they have used the ones they have had very well. 2015 is outstanding already. 2016 is looking very good as well particularly if you have another prospect hit between Parsons, Lindstrom, Tuulola or Philips.
2017 doesn't look great with the later rounds, but 2018 has had a good start, with I think every prospect improving their stock in their draft+1 season - with several taking meaningful steps.
So overall I think you have to be happy with the approach and resist temptation to blame the current regime for mistakes of the past.
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