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cai · 02-06-2013, 04:03 AM

I think the biggest difference between Hartley/Sutter is positive psychology.

Over the past three years, how many times do you remember Sutter saying that they'd have to win a game 2-1 or 1-0? And then guess what - they didn't win. Because Sutter had already put it into their heads that if they got scored on, they'd be done. That was always the thing that most pissed me off about him.

Hartley hasn't said anything like that, only things like, "I really like what we did in this game." He isn't instructing his players that they have to play a flatout perfect game. Less pressure on the Flames. Combine that with new systems play, increased puck possession, and they're a much, much different team to watch.

02-06-2013, 04:03 AM	#207
cai Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Exp:	I think the biggest difference between Hartley/Sutter is positive psychology. Over the past three years, how many times do you remember Sutter saying that they'd have to win a game 2-1 or 1-0? And then guess what - they didn't win. Because Sutter had already put it into their heads that if they got scored on, they'd be done. That was always the thing that most pissed me off about him. Hartley hasn't said anything like that, only things like, "I really like what we did in this game." He isn't instructing his players that they have to play a flatout perfect game. Less pressure on the Flames. Combine that with new systems play, increased puck possession, and they're a much, much different team to watch.