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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
I actually disagree, although I’d say he’s quickly showing he’s struggling to get this team to the next level. I’d say it’s tough to say how much of that is his fault except for the clear eggs he’s laid when it comes to choosing coaches.
But other than that, I struggle to complain about him. Inherited what I think was the franchise in the worst shape in the league assets wise 6 years ago given the previous management (likely at ownership request) choice to ride out the Kipper and Iggy years to the bitter end and extract no value from the clear need to rebuild.
From there he’s managed to show a bias for action and this team has made the playoffs 3 of 6 years, and became respectable far quicker then I ever dreamed possible back in 2013. So I don’t think he’s overrated, but I think it’s very fair to question whether he has the right make up to push bubble team to contender......very different skill from rebuilding a team IMO.
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A core that can't and won't win much.
An overrated d core where the best player is a diminishing 36 year old, and some young guys who could be top or bottom pairing dmen. I think Hanafin is not going to be a top pairing d, fingers crossed for valimaki and Anderson though. What is hamonic even doing here still?? Dumb move by treliving in the first place, guess he doesn't want to admit idiocy on that one.
Forwards...well the entire calendar year if 2019 is evidence. Great job signing backlund long term BTW. Oh but we added lucic for 3 seasons so that is an improvement right? What is Bennett even doing here still???
And finally goaltending.... Some no name goalie is our 60 game ace. Not even a tandem situation. So many big name goalies have changed jerseys over the past 5 years, this guy brings in smith......
I dunno, it's been 5 years with this gm. I'm not saying it's ALL bad but the on ice product speaks for itself. Just another mediocre gm, running another mediocre franchise. To call treliving anything above an average gm in the league is an overestimation in my opinion.