Originally Posted by
3Jack
I think one of the biggest unmentioned reasons why Muckler, nor any GM before him has truly 'gone for it' at the trade deadline, is that there is an general feeling in this town that we won't support a team that isn't winning in the regular season. So, if Ottawa were to throw caution to the wind and mortgage its future on one run for the Cup - even if successful - this town wouldn't put up with / support with bums in seats, with two to three years of mediocrity.
Many of us would welcome a big move at the deadline to shore up precieved weaknesses, but an equal or great number would turn their backs on the team during the lean years that would / may follow - risking the very presence of this team in this town.