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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Terrible is a strong word but he's correct about the situation of the team being non-playoff, having cap issues, and one of the worst prospect bases in the NHL. There can't be many markets in the NHL where a GM would keep his job under these circumstances.
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Yeah if you see it that way.
I see it as betting on a core that didn't work out.
That explains going for it by trading picks, and trying to add through free agency.
If the owners were on board with the call on the core, I can't see them letting the guy go for carrying out the plan that he suggested and they signed off on.
The system isn't all that bad considering the lack of picks and recent graduations, and he certainly has a few bright spots on his resume.
This seems to possibly be the case since he's still employed.