Canis Latrans
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Do you actually expect them to be fired anytime soon? Armstrong's been asked to build up the team to be a consistent contender and he's won over Meruelo with a plan that involves taking it slow. Armstong also hired Tourigny who has been tasked with getting the young players to develop right so they can win once the talent starts to arrive en masse.The one where you have 4 years in a row at 72 points or less, the one where you lose 14 straight at this time of year without any key injuries. Again, I ask, at what point is Bear/BA going to be held accountable, this year next year, 2030? When exactly, and by what measures?
The measure of what success is will change as we move on from season to season. Right now it's not focused on points or loss streaks. They will shift focus to earning points in the standings and making the playoffs in maybe 2-3 seasons. I'm sure the next stage after that will be judged on the playoff performance alone and at some point it will be win the Cup or the season is a failure.
If it's clear Tourigny isn't able to progress the team along that path he'll be let go. If Armstrong isn't able to get the right pieces to help progress the team along that path he'll also be let go. Those are the standards they are being judged on now, and what they'll be judged upon in seasons to come. For now, they are both doing what needs to be done.
Just in reference to making a move like we did for Taylor Hall where it's premature.Who said we are taking a short cut?