Surprised nobody has listed the SF Giants. They're pretty top-notch even if the FO doesn't always make very sexy moves. Similarly, the Rays have a top-notch FO, but I'd never say they're a great organization overall.
The Red Wings are probably my favourite organization in pro sports. Fun fact: 26 players have suited up for them this season. Following is a list of everyone acquired from another organization:
Jonas Gustavsson
Stephen Weiss
Drew Miller
Dan Cleary
Most egregious and damaging decision?
- Rask for Raycroft
- Steen for Colaiacovo and Stempniak
- Buying Grabovski out and using the cash on Clarkson and Bozak
So Babcock is officially this year's Ontario-born player/coach/GM that Leafs fans spend six getting excited about? This has been going on forever and none of these guys have ever signed in Toronto.
The hockey media is the most ignorant, misinformed bunch of f***tards in sports. This is the same type of thing that ran Spezza out of town, and Don Brennan has already started on Karlsson.