Edited May 26, 2023 at 6:11 p.m.
Quoting: NHLfan10506
I think some GMs have more runway to work with. If they wanted experienced GM, perhaps it is to give him more autonomy. If they wanted a guy to bring stuff to Shany, they could hire Will Arnett (or aadoyle)
True but often GM's who get autonomy from higher ups have earned it. Yzerman for instance nobody gonna tell him no or question him (even higher ups) unless the deal hes proposing is nuts (Larkin for FC). Same with other notable gms like Sakic (till he got promoted), Sweeney, and Lou
Now does this mean good moves no but if we look most GMs got to get approval from higher ups before making a move these days. Only the high pedigree guys with years of experience or success often get trust to where they dont always need to ask.
Dubas really didnt have a case for more of it. He made some good moves but also some bad moves. Giving him more power might have resulted in a bad blockbuster maybe not. Per reports he had a good amount of autonomy but when he really wanted to make a big move got to ask the boss. And if we look at the TDL he got his wishes
ROR and McCabe trades among others
But I guess he wanted more so he could do whatever he wanted good or bad and while it may have worked out we may have saw something bad occur.