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Originally Posted by Ashasx
I hated Brent Sutter for the team we had from 2010-2012, but finishing 25th last year might say otherwise.
I actually think that perhaps Hartley is more adept for getting a win at the NHL level, but he's a detriment to a rebuilding team that needs to develop its young talent if it ever wants to find success.
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It is funny how two people watching the same game have such different views.
Sutter (in my eyes) forced Backlund into 'too much' of a defensive player, and limited his offensive side. Hartley is trying to warm that up. Both are important in the game. Hartley is in no way impeding Backlund's progress - Colborne IS getting better and better, and is starting to impose himself out there. You can bet that Backlund moves up within the next 2 or 3 games, and someone else moves down. Just part of the process.