It's not generalizing if it's usually true. Certain teams like the Leafs, Flyers, Rangers, etc will often get criticized no matter what moves or signings they make. Where as certain GM's or teams throughout periods of time will always seem to get a pass regardless of what they do. Yzerman is one of those current darlings who can do no wrong, along with the NHL's newest darlings the Florida Panthers.
Have you been living under a rock for the past year or two?
There are few GMs that have been taken as much **** on here as Yzerman for losing Marty and "almost" losing Drouin and Stamkos. It's just that Yzerman came out on top and managed to sign his core players to very good deals. People like Benning and Bergevin have done nothing of sort to deserve any kind of praise.
Same goes for Pittsburgh. The management have taken a lot of **** over the past couple of years, especially on here and rightfuly so but guess what they did? They made key acquisitions during the off season and prior to the trade deadline along with firing of their coach and hiring a guy who managed to get the best out of players like Crosby, Kessel in a very short amount of time. As a sweetener, they also won the cup.
Give credit where it's due, mate. I know it sounds distant, but maybe, just maybe... one day your team gets there too. I know you will be showing it down our throats when that time comes. Do you want us to act the same way you do now at that moment?
