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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
At 37, Gio isn't getting more effective.
Gaudreau and Monahan have not gotten more effective, though three coaches have desperately tried to coax better overall games out of them.
We could give it a try for a couple more seasons. But if it still isn't working, the declining value of the core pieces means you're looking at a full, scorched-earth teardown at that point.
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Regarding Giordano, he, and to a lesser extent Backlund, are running out of time, which is another point in the 'window is now' argument.
Regarding Gaudreau and Monahan, that is one of the primary debates regarding the Flames: yes, they have been unsuccessful through 3 coaches, but were any of those coaches good? More importantly though, the question has to be asked by management: are Gaudreau and Monahan
incapable of playoff success, or have they simply not found a formula that works yet? I think it's the latter, personally.
Tearing it all down is a huge, long term decision for any franchise. And every organization will look to add and tinker, over and over, before they go ahead and hit the eject button.
I agree with you though, on 'a couple more seasons'. At most. As a fan, I would be in favour of a tear down now, but I can't see management doing that, and I understand their view, which is why I try to present it here for discussion. But for me as a fan, if we don't see results - and more entertaining hockey - soon, I will be joining the pitchfork mobs in pretty short order.