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Can anyone with a better memory detail a bit for me what the difference between the team we’ve been trying to build over the last five years or so versus the team that was built going into the lockout year and then after in 2005 - 2006?
 

Why was that team different? What were the differences in approach? I have a few ideas, but I’m curious if anybody has really thought it through. I just absolutely loved the blend of youth, veteran leadership, grit, speed goaltending, and balance that those teams had. I can literally remember every single guy on an individual basis. I have the panoramic picture plaques of the whole team standing together for both of those years.

Why did the rebuild from the Hasek teams work then versus what has failed so miserably now?

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1 minute ago, Wyldnwoody44 said:

Cozens needs to get rocked again, maybe he'll revert back 

How sad is it that our GM built a team where a young guy who isn’t great at fighting is about the only one who will stand up for a teammate in such a way. 

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Just now, Archie Lee said:

How sad is it that our GM built a team where a young guy who isn’t great at fighting is about the only one who will stand up for a teammate in such a way. 

But but... Kevyn goes to WAR with these guys 

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3 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

What?

I took your comment as "Why are you guys even here? Everyone else has figured out they suck and shouldn't be paid attention to."

If that wasn't your intent, I apologize.

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2 minutes ago, K012010 said:

Can anyone with a better memory detail a bit for me? What the difference between the team we’ve been trying to build over the last five years or so versus the team that was built going into the lockout year and then after in 2005 - 2006?
 

Why was that team different? What were the differences in approach? I have a few ideas, but I’m curious if anybody has really thought it through. I just absolutely loved the blend of youth, veteran leadership, grit, speed goaltending, and balance that those teams had. I can literally remember every single guy on an individual basis. I have the panoramic picture plaques of the whole team standing together for both of those years.

Why did the rebuild from the Hasek teams work then versus what has failed so miserably now?


It added Briere and Drury. 
 

Darcy had the foresight to see the league was going to crack down on the defensive clutch and grab era and built a team immediately ready to exploit the wide open game that would come post lockout.  
 

Darcy was a great GM.  

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1 minute ago, Second Line Center said:


It added Briere and Drury. 
 

Darcy had the foresight to see the league was going to crack down on the defensive clutch and grab era and built a team immediately ready to exploit the wide open game that would come post lockout.  
 

Darcy was a great GM.  

Nice yeah I definitely remember that we were basically on the forefront of the new NHL post lockout and took advantage of the new rules. But then kind of got bogged down in the playoffs. At least I think 06-07 run when they allowed more clutching and grabbing again. Unless I’m misremembering.

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