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Jiri Hrdina · 02-19-2020, 06:54 PM

I will probably be accused of being a Tre apologist, but a lot of this organizations challenges continue to go back to lack of assets. So Tre had to use assets to get a #1 goalie, a few times. He can be faulted for perhaps not getting the right guy - but this is a franchise that constantly has robbed Peter (the future) to pay Paul (the present).
I think the Hamilton deal ultimately was positive as it led to the Lindholm/Hanifin acquisitions.
I think the Hamonic deal, in retrospect, wasn't great. And I think the obvious miss-steps with signings are also hurting.
Ultimately there is a pattern where Canadian franchises seem to want to kick their contention window open early - we are seeing it now in real time with the Canucks. Does that pressure come from ownership, the fans, or is it self-inflicted by the GMs.

My evaluation of GMBT overall though is
- A good trader
- Has facilitated improved drafting, in spite of pick deficits
- Good at handling RFA negotiations
- Not good at UFA signings
- Questionable coaching hires

Overall I think he does more good than bad.
People can disagree.

02-19-2020, 06:54 PM	#151
Jiri Hrdina Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2014 Exp:	I will probably be accused of being a Tre apologist, but a lot of this organizations challenges continue to go back to lack of assets. So Tre had to use assets to get a #1 goalie, a few times. He can be faulted for perhaps not getting the right guy - but this is a franchise that constantly has robbed Peter (the future) to pay Paul (the present). I think the Hamilton deal ultimately was positive as it led to the Lindholm/Hanifin acquisitions. I think the Hamonic deal, in retrospect, wasn't great. And I think the obvious miss-steps with signings are also hurting. Ultimately there is a pattern where Canadian franchises seem to want to kick their contention window open early - we are seeing it now in real time with the Canucks. Does that pressure come from ownership, the fans, or is it self-inflicted by the GMs. My evaluation of GMBT overall though is - A good trader - Has facilitated improved drafting, in spite of pick deficits - Good at handling RFA negotiations - Not good at UFA signings - Questionable coaching hires Overall I think he does more good than bad. People can disagree. Last edited by Jiri Hrdina; 02-19-2020 at 10:30 PM.