Lately, there has been a lot of debate about the Toronto Maple Leafs short term vs long term strategies.
You see some people saying that the Leafs – because of an unusual convergence of factors – should be going all-in to win now.
You see other people saying that a team should build for the future in order to remain competitive long-term. These people blow a gasket if you suggest trading Timothy Liljegren or a first round pick.
Now vs Then
In the NHL, the most successful team since the introduction of the salary cap has been the Pittsburgh Penguins.