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Originally Posted by New Era
So what you're saying is the Flames should just mail it in every year until they get a top three pick, then be concerned about drafting and developing talent. So what do you say to teams that have drafted top three and have #### the bed endlessly? What is their problem? They supposedly have the magic bullet, that top three pick. Why do Edmonton and Buffalo NOT have Stanley Cups rolling in?
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I view an organization as a pyramid. 1 is the top (least important), 5 is the base and most important:
1. Supporting cast around core
2. Coaching
3. Drafting/Homegrown talent
4. GM
5. Ownership
Ownership pays for the 4 things above. Want to know why Edmonton and Buffalo suck? Ownership.