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"Used Illitch's cash" "Gave Scotty what he wanted" "Inherited the '97 team" So basically, what many people are saying, is that there was no possible way Ken Holland could've received any credit for any team success during his tenure. So how do other GM's do it? Spend their own money? Refuse to discuss and consult with their coaches on current And future strategy/roster moves? It's nothing more than a loaded argument to place exclusive blame on KH for the current situation. Maybe he was too focused on the streak. He probably should've started the rebuild sooner. But to exclude him from any credit at all for at least 2 of the 4 cups is kinda ridiculous. Not many NHL teams have won 20% of the Stanley Cup s in a 20 year span. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

Definitely looks like Laine and Auston Matthews are gonna go toe to toe for ROTY. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

Not to mention the acceleration and speed that monster can generate

Edmonton currently tied for 1st in the Pacific and 3rd in the Western Conference with one of the top 3 players in the NHL. If McDavid stays in Edmonton, they could be dangerous for awhile. And do you honestly think Tampa would have the success they've had in recent years without SS? I'm not saying team success is strictly based on 1st round draft picks. Management is still required to build a solid machine around them. But the best teams in the league right now were all pretty bad not too long ago before they landed their cornerstones Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

Fully agree. The Wings haven't had a 1st round pick higher than 15 since 1991. This isn't to say that you can't "succeed" in the draft through the later rounds, but you're likely going to be unable to take a freakish, elite player who can single-handedly carry a team. This team is simply in a situation that every team in every league must go through at some point. Look at the Hawks before and after they drafted Toews and Kane (3rd and 1st overall). Before 08-09, they hadn't finished better than 3rd in their division since 95-96. Look at the Penguins before and after they got Crosby and Malkin (1st and 2nd overall). I also feel as though there should be no exclusive blame placed anywhere. It's fine beyond the ability to just reload. It looks like it's time to rebuild Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

Nikita Kucherov is on the DL bud Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

Cobo Joe's is always a riot before a game. Slows if you need a BBQ fix. Old Shillelagh for live Irish music. Detroit Brewing for good craft beer. Pretty much anyplace on Monroe is a good time. And of course, if you're feeling real ambitious, spend a few hours in Bouzouki's Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk