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Originally Posted by Jay Random

Pretty simple. His name is on the Stanley Cup, so he helps keep up the illusion that they can run it back and win it all this year.

Jeff Gorton made some really good moves that established the Bruins as a powerhouse. As interim GM, he traded for Rask, signed Chara, and drafted Kessel, Lucic, and Marchand. Chiarelli took over the team he built, canned him, and in due course won the Stanley Cup on the strength of another man's work. When Chiarelli's welcome wore out in Boston, the Oilers hired him.

Jimmy Devellano built the terrific scouting, coaching, and development systems that made the Detroit Red Wings a premier team in the league for more than two decades. He was kicked upstairs and replaced by Ken Holland, who won the Stanley Cup on the strength of another man's work. After Holland was done in Detroit, the Oilers hired him.

Dale Tallon built up the sad-sack Blackhawks into a contender, but his unforced error in re-signing several RFAs got him kicked into a back office with a view of an unplugged fax machine. He was replaced by Stan Bowman, who won the Stanley Cup on the strength of another man's work. It was inevitable that the Oilers would hire him. He has exactly the kind of resume they like.

Well put. 100% true. This should be stickied. Thanks for posting!