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Originally Posted by ComixZone
I voted "Yes", because I think it's worth seeing some consistency through this next stage. He gets one more shot at a head coach, and he gets a two year window to rebuild this team.
Treliving has two years left to set the foundation for this team to be a top team. If he doesn't lay that foundation, fire him during the off-season before his final year - because you can't go into a season with a GM on the final year of his deal.
I don't expect this team to win any playoff series between now and then, so it's all about building that foundation. If he starts taking short cuts again? I'll cancel my season tickets.
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That is a unrealistic expectation for good/experienced GMs let alone a mediocre rookie GM. The only path to a 2 year rebuild is trading your high picks for current roster players and building thru free agency.
The more I think about it the more I think the flames brass stick to the status quo. The goal of this franchise is not building a contender. It has ALWAYS been to build teams that can make the playoffs.
The gm is likely safe. I actually wouldn't be surprised if the flames make zero big changes to the core, outside of just signing Taylor Hall. It buys them big name excitement, while everyone realizes this moves the needle very little towards building a contender.
Again, that is not the goal. The team will definitely make the playoffs though. Any playoff wins are just gravy.