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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
If a GM builds a division winner that is able to play consistent, high level hockey in both ends of the ice, out of a mix of high talent guys, role players, and a healthy dose of former cup winners who have been there before… how much fault do you think is his if they go out in the first round?
Given the number of things out of any GMs control, this might be as good as this team can be built. How could the next couple months seriously sway that evaluation to anyone taking a reasonable look at this team and Treliving’s performance?
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If the Flames falter in the playoffs again wouldn't the evaluation then be that the gm can build a good regular season team that is not a good post season team? The game does change between the two and this year is going to show whether the team he assembled is a playoff team. They have the coach, the goalie. There are no more excuses.
You can't be saying that regular season success is because of the gm but playoff failure is not.
I do think he's built a good team with a good coach finally. In my mind that gives him some credit. But credit is fleeting and playoff results are what matter.