You are leaving out the fact that in a few short years that Vegas could plummet for several seasons. They do what they do now because they are clearly in win-now mode and they know it. They have aging veterans and young studs who are going to all want paid, mostly from other teamsDavidGee24 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:24 amVegas made it to the Cup Final their first year. They've made the playoffs every season since, including another conference final. They own the town. Their home arena experience is the best in the league. They have the ability to sustain their success and be a perennial contender. If you knew any of that you wouldn't be...oh wait, you probably do and you're just being contrarian again.Donn Beach wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:53 amSure, they could have gone in on the first season more in an effort to make the playoffs, made it a more satisfying experience for the fans, instead they tanked it. But if they are aiming their resources at playing a long game. Aiming for an even more sustainable playoff team in the future are you going to hold it against them? Are Astro fans complaining about them tanking 2013?
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I do know that, I also know that nobody saw Seattle having the same opportunity in their draft. Seattle is going their own route, let's see if it worksDavidGee24 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:24 amVegas made it to the Cup Final their first year. They've made the playoffs every season since, including another conference final. They own the town. Their home arena experience is the best in the league. They have the ability to sustain their success and be a perennial contender. If you knew any of that you wouldn't be...oh wait, you probably do and you're just being contrarian again.Donn Beach wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:53 amSure, they could have gone in on the first season more in an effort to make the playoffs, made it a more satisfying experience for the fans, instead they tanked it. But if they are aiming their resources at playing a long game. Aiming for an even more sustainable playoff team in the future are you going to hold it against them? Are Astro fans complaining about them tanking 2013?
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So Vegas could be really good for the first 6-7 years of their existence and then have to rebuild? Somebody needs to explain how in the world that could possibly be a bad thing.Hasslecracked wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:01 pmYou are leaving out the fact that in a few short years that Vegas could plummet for several seasons. They do what they do now because they are clearly in win-now mode and they know it. They have aging veterans and young studs who are going to all want paid, mostly from other teamsDavidGee24 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:24 amVegas made it to the Cup Final their first year. They've made the playoffs every season since, including another conference final. They own the town. Their home arena experience is the best in the league. They have the ability to sustain their success and be a perennial contender. If you knew any of that you wouldn't be...oh wait, you probably do and you're just being contrarian again.Donn Beach wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:53 amSure, they could have gone in on the first season more in an effort to make the playoffs, made it a more satisfying experience for the fans, instead they tanked it. But if they are aiming their resources at playing a long game. Aiming for an even more sustainable playoff team in the future are you going to hold it against them? Are Astro fans complaining about them tanking 2013?
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Much better to tank for a few years in hopes of MAYBE being good in 4-5 years. Sounds like a more clever nuances edgy Jerry DiPoto type approach.DavidGee24 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:00 amSo Vegas could be really good for the first 6-7 years of their existence and then have to rebuild? Somebody needs to explain how in the world that could possibly be a bad thing.Hasslecracked wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:01 pmYou are leaving out the fact that in a few short years that Vegas could plummet for several seasons. They do what they do now because they are clearly in win-now mode and they know it. They have aging veterans and young studs who are going to all want paid, mostly from other teamsDavidGee24 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:24 am
Vegas made it to the Cup Final their first year. They've made the playoffs every season since, including another conference final. They own the town. Their home arena experience is the best in the league. They have the ability to sustain their success and be a perennial contender. If you knew any of that you wouldn't be...oh wait, you probably do and you're just being contrarian again.
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Actually I was thinking the mariner approach has always been half assed attempts at making the playoffs season after season after season. They should have tried tanking like 17-18 seasons ago.