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Originally Posted by YyjFlames
Yzerman is patient. He won’t push in until his team is consistently a playoff team and a cup contender. This isn’t the year for him to make the big play unless he can get a guy with term that fits his window.
Criticizing Nill for not making a big play is comical. They pushed most of their assets in last year for Rantanen and Granlund. What’s he left to trade!?
Guerin is probably the worst GM of the bunch. Guy was sheltered from signing dumb UFA contracts or making big trades becuase he was handcuffed by the two big buy-outs for his first few years. He’s now in a position to spend because of it, and is certainly spending. Could pay off, but it’s a little soon to use him as the example.
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Being patient isn't the brilliant move you are suggesting it is here, IMO. Taking the next step is difficult in the NHL and a GM has to recognize when it is time to help his team take that step. You have to keep pushing the group forward or they can stagnate. Detroit has been trying to climb in the standings for a few years but have made little progress. Yzerman is at risk of his team losing any momentum they had - he needs to make something happen, and help that group get to the next level.