Originally Posted by
Golfer100
This team is built for a strong season record. The ownership needs for the fans to love their players and the players need to love the community. It is not built for a play-off run, not this one and with the exception of the cup run a few seasons ago it never has been. Too much is at stake for the ownership to concentrate solely on the Cup. They have to have a love affair between team and the their fan base and that is achieved through a strong 82 game season and the play-offs are a byproduct. The ownership's mission is loads of money throughout the season and some possible gravy during the play-off season.