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Originally Posted by Terradude
I see this kind of chatter a lot from the "Team Tank" who use their view of stats to argue that the teams need to crater, grab a bunch of stars and then ride them to success. Their statistics say thats the only way to build a winning team.
Lies...Damn lies and statistics.
My view is that you never accept losing. if you do, it will permeate your team and you'll be forever cursed. You need to be damn lucky, know how to build a team and damn good while drafting. Were B Point, Datsyuk and Zetterberg high picks? Deploy the best scouts you have, send them everywhere and then listen to them when you're at the table. You need talent...high end talent but you also need grit to win in the playoffs. You also need to be lucky with injuries and when they come, you need a deep bench/farm from which to draw.
I think the flames could have caused a fair bit of damage this year if they only had one point more. Hopefully that fire will continue to burn next year and a few more good picks like we had last year and we won't have this conversation too many years in a row.
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Man, this viewpoint can't stand when Edmonton makes the cup finals two years in a row. Against another historical "loser" franchise in Florida.
There's no permeation. Culture means very little or nothing. It's all about star power.