Yesterday's discussion cemented Coates as #2 for me. In a no-win situation, he did very well considering the hand he was dealt. Got some great foundation pieces for expensive stars that were forced out of town due to budget. Solid if unremarkable drafting. Kept the franchise afloat during some dark times. (Remember when there was serious talk of moving the franchise?). Coates didn't make any egregious errors that I can remember, and most of his moves were positive in light of circumstances.
Treliving would be #2 for me if he hadn't made some horrible UFA signings in Brouwer and Neal. Too many buyouts and mistakes for me to give him #2, but he's right there at #3 or #4 along with Sutter. Guys who mostly made good moves but some serious errors as well. At least Treliving has been better at drafting and finding free agents in Europe (Rittich). Sutter had the worst minor league system this team has ever had.
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