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Originally Posted by Bingo
Yeah you don't spend to the cap and buy out players if you are ok with mediocrity.
Wining is hard. Very very hard.
Treliving has a cost controlled core that isn't getting it done. He now has to decide what % of that is a missing piece (maybe goaltending), what % is coaching in the last two years, and what % is the need to change the core, alter the chemistry, or shift strengths on the roster from one area to another.
Choosing a route that is different than joe hockey fan doesn't mean the management group or ownership are happy with mediocrity. It just means they have a differing view that you.
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There is a great example of how hard winning is about 3 hours north. Gifted a generational talent, three other first overalls and multiple other top 10 picks. All that and they are still mediocre.
Winning requires lots of smarts and a big dose of luck (injuries, late picks hitting). The Oilers have had all the luck, but not much going on in the smarts department. The Flames have done okay (not great) with smarts, but haven't had Oilers type luck.
Regardless I have a hard time believing either ownership group wants anything less than to win.