KeepitinPitt
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How much more successful in 8 offseasons was Ray Shero in signing guys with no previous ties to the Pens than Craig Patrick was in his 1 post lockout offseason?
In 8 offseasons, Shero has given us Martin, Michalek, Sykora, Eaton . . . am I forgetting any impact free agent signings?
In 1 offseason, Patrick got Palffy and Gonchar.
I'm just saying . . . wouldn't impact players signing here actually be a prerequisite to be considered a destination franchise?
I'm not the one claiming Shero made the team a hot spot for free agents, so I don't know why you're singling me out here. I don't think you can argue that Pittsburgh is a much more desirable location to play these days however, and I'm giving Mario and Burkle credit for that. Otherwise I pretty much agree with what you are saying. Shero has had opportunities to bring guys in and hasn't delivered like we all hoped he would.