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Originally Posted by Crown Royal
How dare they refuse to tank.  |
It is not "tank". All I am asking is that the thing be run logically and efficiently. Less sentimentality, maximize value, no short-termism, don't waste money. That's not tank - that's just competence. I know it is much harder to do "Patriots" in the NHL.
"Make the playoffs" is actually too low of a bar. "Be top 5" every year should be the bar. Do what it takes initially (even if it involves a rebuild) and then stay there. Basically, try to be SJ. SJ blew it toward the end with Karlsson, etc, but they gave themselves a chance to win for a decade. The fact that they didnt close it out is unfortunate (for them), but all you can do is give yourself a good shot. And they did it without generational talent just through competence.