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Originally Posted by TOfan
Sure, there a point being made about how to build an organization, I get that.
What happens if the Flames didn’t sign Troy Brouwer, for example. Who fills that spot? Spencer Foo? This goes back beyond Treliving’s hiring but the organization, under 4 GM’s now has used UFA signings as a way to acquire NHL talent. People may want the Carolina Hurricanes or Winnipeg Jets, but I skeptical that will ever happen short of a change in ownership.
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There is a lot of real estate between Spencer Foo and the Brouwer contract.
It's an interesting take to look back at the previous GM's and look for organizational trends. Feaster did go after UFA's and we almost ended up with an ultimate boat anchor in Richards.
Sutter seemed to go after value signings more, other than JayBo.