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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I am just pointing out that this is precisely how the last rebuild was mapped out: potential franchise centres in Monahan and Bennett. Potential franchise defensemen in Hamilton, Fox, and Andersson.
I have no problem with rebuilding eventually, but people need to be wary that even "proper" rebuilds go off the rails more often than they do not.
Rebuilding is hard and it requires incredible luck. A GM cannot "position" his team to acquire franchise players—especially not with the draft lottery as it is carried out now. The best he can do is draft and develop the best players he can as often as he can, and take advantage of maximizing the value of his assets when the opportunity presents itself and it makes sense. Otherwise, there is no chance of winning a championship unless he is also incredibly lucky. TB got lucky. So did Colorado. So did Pittsburgh. So did Chicago.
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I agree. Rebuilding ain't easy and you need luck too.
I think I'd like to see them give it another go though.