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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
I had forgotten some other names like Glencross and Hudler that he moved out too that would have been considered "core" guys at the time.
Personally I think it all comes down to the lifecycle of building a team. Most GMs move out players early in the building process (mostly moving guys they didn't bring in), and then try to build a team up from there.
I don't think Treliving is uncommon in that perspective and wouldn't say he didn't make a bold move because of that.
What players did Sakic bring in or move on from in Colorado that didn't ask for a trade?
Same with Tampa when they were building?
The goal is to improve the team without subtracting core pieces for most GMs.
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I see both Hudler and Glencross as examples of trading guys who were on their way out.
You can certainly define "bold' how you want, I don't have a great definition. But IMO I think he relied too much on the shortcut and wanting to add without taking away. The Lightning have traded guys like McDonaugh and Johnson. Maybe there are stories there, I don't know.
But I feel like Treliving was a little too much in love with his own players.
As for the bolded, I would remove the last part of your statement. The goal is to improve the team, which may or may not entail changing core pieces.