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Credit The Organization For Long Cup Runs
by Paul on 06/15/09 at 02:11 PM ET
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from Darren Eliot of Sports Illustrated,
Forget the aging notion of a “short summer” and quick turnaround for teams. There is no recovery time allowed. The pursuit of a title on the ice and the business machinations away from that main goal must run concurrently. That is what makes the Red Wings’ long run of success—five Stanley Cup appearances in 12 seasons—so impressive. Likewise, with the Penguins getting it together and keeping it so for two seasons running. The effort and focus required from the people on the ice all the way up to the executive suite and on out to scouts and minor league affiliates is tremendous.
It is also why successful teams have grown their hockey operations staffs to accommodate the workload. There is a nimbleness required now. The salary cap is a big part of the equation, as teams need to evaluate players more efficiently than ever before. That requires manpower, insight and the art of delegation. GM Ken Holland in Detroit is outstanding in this regard. So to is Ray Shero in Pittsburgh. Their management style has a lot to do with their respective organization’s capacity to handle all that goes into not only getting to the final, but doing it in multiples.
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