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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
This is just such a massive assumption that you are then using to assume failure on the GM's part.
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No, my assumption all along was that Treliving was trying to maximize his 4-5 year window with a deeper line up which isn’t even a bad strategy. Obviously it was more so his execution that fell short.
I remember in the past he had talked quite a bit about getting his top guys more help after their early first round exits. So i can see why he ended up bridging Tkachuk and Mangiapane, because he really wanted to load up for his window.
But for me personally, I wouldn’t have bridged either of those two players. To me, they were foundation pieces that I would’ve signed long term, especially Mangiapane. I saw something special in this kid since his Penticton tournament days where he outplayed Sam Bennett. If it was me, I would’ve given him the long term deal and just cut salary elsewhere. Also, at the time, Mangiapane had just played his first full NHL season, so his contract ask wouldn’t have been anything near what he’ll command if he flirts with 40 goals this season.