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Originally Posted by SlyBelle
But I don't believe (could be wrong) the actual GM would specifically define the lines and tactics....yes, they might highly suggest a player needs to play more or in certain roles, but I don't think they would fill out the actual lineup cards. Again, I don't know all the leagues out there, so maybe some actually do...so I have no problem with them performing GM-like things, more concerned if you step over the boundary to coach duties.
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Well, you'd think that they would hire a coach/coaching staff who would buy into the tactics and ideas of the organization. For example, many of those who coach at Albany are former New Jersey players, or were part of the organization.
That said, I agree 100% with Nino. If a 1st round left winger is playing at the AHL level, you can rest assured that the NHL GM would take exception to the AHL coach playing him as a 3rd line right winger. Or, if a top goaltending prospect is playing at the AHL level, many would have an issue with him spending all of his time on the bench behind a journeyman goalie who is there as an NHL insurance piece to ride the pine if one of the top two get hurt.
The "lock" feature from OOTP is key. We should be able to lock players into a level (AHL or ECHL) and be able to lock them into a position on he team and have the coach of that AHL/ECHL team build around them. Juniors? Don't care. That's a different world, but once they get into that true NHL pipeline, the NHL GM should have some level of influence over how that player is developed when it comes to position and ice time.
Its one of the those day to day operational things that this game should strive for.