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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Personally I actually don't like the Chicago / San Jose / Buffalo model of going full scorched earth.
What frustrates me is the Flames always try to salvage the bad seasons, instead of leaning into the bad years and getting the high pick.
The bubble year is the best example of this...you had no fans and a weird schedule anyways, just lean into sucking and get a higher pick. Coronato is great, but a top 5 pick that year would have been amazing.
Lean into the bad years and get high picks without having to go scorched earth and you get the best of both worlds - it's kind of how Tampa got Stamkos and Hedman.
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I agree with Conroy about not wanting a culture of losing, and always pushing to compete. But some seasons, things fall apart. When that happens - go with it! Move out some guys, clean the cupboards, get some extra picks, and a higher pick for yourselves, and then get back to being competitive in the fall.
You CAN tear down a single season, without embracing losing.