In the last 25 years we really have only had 3 GMs, with Feaster and Burke keeping the seat warm. Sutter was not really a good GM. Treliving is the perfect example of a Canadian GM trying to fast forward a rebuild (with picks and money). In his 2nd year traded 1st and 2 2nds for Hamilton. 3rd year traded 2 2nds and a 3rd for Elliot, Stone and Lazar. In his 4th he traded a 1st, 2 2nds and a 3rd for Mike Smith and Hamonic.
As I mentioned, and time will tell, but Conroy as a GM seems to be bucking that. His first couple years he has shown that he is sticking to his plan and getting picks rather than spending. I think the 2nd is the biggest pick so far. His splash in UFA has been Mantha. Clearly the paths the last couple GMs have taken are opposite.
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