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Putting the ‘tank’ on trial: How the Sabres’ last six years compare to teams who went through a similar process
Putting the 'tank' on trial: How the Sabres' last six years...
This article is by John Vogl. Those of you who hated the 5 year plan are going to really hate the 8 year plan. Vogl looks at teams that drafted in the top two in back-to-back years. Five went to the finals with 3 winning the Cup; Pittsburgh twice and Quebec/Colorado once.
It's a thorough article that examines teams that followed a similar path as the Sabres. It's too soon to judge the tank and the message is to remain patient.
The teams all went through multiple GM's & Coaches. The players interviewed stressed how important it was to find the "right" coach.
Putting the 'tank' on trial: How the Sabres' last six years...
This article is by John Vogl. Those of you who hated the 5 year plan are going to really hate the 8 year plan. Vogl looks at teams that drafted in the top two in back-to-back years. Five went to the finals with 3 winning the Cup; Pittsburgh twice and Quebec/Colorado once.
Simply put, the arrival of two potential stars doesn’t mean immediate success. Based on the previous teams, there is an eight-year window after making the picks. The Sabres are only in the fourth year, giving them another four seasons to build around their top players.
It's a thorough article that examines teams that followed a similar path as the Sabres. It's too soon to judge the tank and the message is to remain patient.
The teams all went through multiple GM's & Coaches. The players interviewed stressed how important it was to find the "right" coach.