Quote:
Originally Posted by VilleN
I don't think Tre had anything against the organization. I think this was purely a career move. He knows it's either a rebuild or mediocrity. He's been here for one rebuild, so I can see why he doesn't want to go through that again - and being a bubble team for the next few years isn't going to do anything for his reputation as a GM. He made the right call to leave.
|
Though Tre never did a rebuild in Calgary, he inherited Gaudreau and Monahan. Gio and Backlund were just hitting their primes when he came in. Only notable draft pick he made was Tkachuk.
This is mostly where my criticism towards him lies, he held on to the same core almost a decade even though the team never went anywhere in the playoffs (if they happened to make it). He kept tinkering with the team like they were close by signing expensive and mediocre UFA vets when the top end talent was lacking, this seemed clear to me especially when Monahan's injuries started racking up and with that his decline, this happened years ago.
I guess if it's true that he had a mandate from the ownership to simply make the playoffs no matter what making him a puppet GM then he gets a pass for not rebuilding earlier. But still doesn't excuse him for the lack of vision.