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Originally Posted by jeremywilhelm
Yeah, I like to feel im the same way. I take everything said by Sutter and the coaching staff, and especially the media, with a grain of salt because, really, they are selling the team to the fans. And you cant build hype without a little whitewashing of the information.
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I think in the case of Sutter he says stuff as a message to players more than to sell the team to the fans. In the case of Backlund maybe he's trying to build the kid's confidence?
I recall a few years back (2?) he remarked something along the lines that the Flames had the best center prospects in the NHL. (and keep in mind this was before he had even drafted Backlund). A comment well over the line of being silly and venturing into "whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis" territory.
So yeah - strange stuff comes out of Darryl's mouth from time to time.