Youre right on about the quality of management and Shanahan doesnt get enough props.

Ive always felt that a good hockey team (like a profitable business) is simply a byproduct of good management albeit delayed by a couple of years (for development).  And like any poorly managed business it takes patience, competence, money, and a little luck to turn things around.  Money was never MLSE's problem although competence and patience were.  People can say whatever they want about Leiweke but it was him who hired Shanahan and Shanahan has taken it from there - hiring Dubas, Hunter, Lamarillo, and Babcock is a reflection of just how good a leader Shanahan is in that he isnt afraid to hire good people.

With the new management luck has finally come their way - getting the 1st overall pick with only a 20% chance seemed to turn the tide and give the organization hope again.  I know not every decision going forward will be the correct one but so far every thing theyve done has been spot on.