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Originally Posted by blankall
You're probably right. I was trying to think of examples of purposely tanking teams, and I don't actually think there are any.
All of the formerly tanking teams like Detroit and Chicago are also trying to be better. Even Anaheim is trying to surround their young players with vets now. Philly is shuffling players around trying to get better.
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Friedman has said the only team in the league not trying to actively improve right now is Pittsburgh.
But I think you could say the same about Calgary.
Everyone else is trying to improve to some degree.
It's early but there are a few teams near the bottom that are intriguing
- LA: Are they already looking at a failed re-build and if so what now.
- Tampa: Is this the beginning of the end for that core?
- Ottawa: They have to continue to take steps this year.
- Buffalo: well yeah
- CBJ: Another team that could go either way. Do they take steps or step back?
I think Anaheim, Utah, and clearly Detroit are showing signs of coming out of their re-builds.