As fun as it's been watching the flames meander from a little above to a little below average over the last 15, I'd much rather see a full rebuild. I'd have get more enjoyment from watching a struggling team learn and grow and maybe even acquire a few elite pieces, but I'm not a season ticket holder.
I can understand the owners hesitation, this city was cold on hockey and it took a cup run to get the city hot again. Gambling on a rebuild and still ending up with a dud team would be financially disastrous.
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