Brent Sutter sure didn't maximize value among his players, but he got them more win's/point's then they deserved. Anyone who watched the team the past year or two could tell they were far worse then they showed in the standings. So, I'm fine he's gone as Hartley has (a) raised player trade value, and (b) finally sunk the Flames into the basement of the NHL so we're forced to rebuild and get a draft pick.
It will be interesting to see what he says, though..... I have a feeling the gloves will come off. I would also love to see why Dave Lowry, when asked to come back as he was groomed for the job and a former Flames captain, declined the invitation and didn't want to be a part of the Flames organization anymore. I thought that was a quite damning and went relatively un-noticed.
(also helped me win a bet with Bertuzzied)
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