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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I've overheard Edwards talking to a previous GM on the phone and that was almost exactly what he said - I didn't hear who the GM wanted to sign but Edwards said "It's your budget, sign Jagr if you want" (Jagr was at his peak then - it was hyperbole). Though obviously that GM was of the view he should check in, nonetheless.
Where I disagree somewhat is that Edwards won't carp about decisions that don't work out. He will act on clear mistakes - bad paperwork, missed rules (ROR) etc. But if he's given a general direction (no tank - go for it this year - build a Sutter team) and Treliving's moves are aimed there, he will be unhappy if it doesn't work, but he owns the strategy and that Treliving has acted accordingly. Trades of guys like JG and MT at a much earlier stage would be something he'd want to be in on since they are a change of direction.
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Oh, no, that's Edwards to a tee. #### up and he's going to let you know about so you don't ever do it again. And he would do that publicly because embarrassment was a good learning tool.
