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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Bean stating they thought about rebuilding and shortly after saying he is not allowed to use the word rebuild let’s fans connect the dots the owner pushed for the Florida deal
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Context here is everything though.
He said that he isn't allowed to use the word rebuild, but then immediately acknowledged that those kinds of moves are justifiable at times. I just don't think they like to use the word because it implies a long duration of not competing, not that you can't make moves for the future.
Small market Canadian teams have enough trouble attracting and keeping talent and most players don't want to play for a team that is openly rebuilding, so you have to use your words carefully. He made the point that in isolation, moves that trade current assets for future potential are fine, but stating that you are committed to multi-year rebuild is what they are resistant to doing, and that totally makes sense. Some fans and media people like Seravalli, filled in the gaps with their own narrative to paint a picture where Treliving didn't have a choice, but that is just their speculation.