I think we need to give Hartley a full season. I hope he doesn't become the scapegoat for the woes of our beloved Flames. With Burke, Feaster, Weisbrod, and Hartley on board--I feel hopeful for our future moving forward. You can't teach passion or solidarity towards hockey, individual players, or the concept and culture of a team.
Growing pains are a natural process. Hartley isn't even within the top 10 issues this team has.
Can't wait to see this season unfold.