[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I don't think anyone is getting antsy, everyone understands that this is a young team that is still in assembly mode, not win-now mode.

And yes, the long term plan was that this was another building year, with the eye on next year as really turning the corner. It is important (and SOP) to have a long term focus on team construction.

However, you also have to be flexible, and recognize that development doesn't always follow the schedule - sometimes it takes longer, and sometimes it happens quicker. And success is fleeting - if you are having a great year, you need to try and take advantage of that.

Do they mortgage the future for this year? Of course not - that would be a fire-able offence. But if the team continues to play well, and they are still competing for a playoff spot as we move through June, then management owes it to them to get some support and give them a fighting chance to compete.

Don't mortgage the future, but nothing develops champions like winning.

I don't disagree. I just don't think they should move anything that doesn't bring back control.