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Originally Posted by ComixZone
It's not even about hurting Sven - because you're right, it's not a science. Even if you look at it simply as meritocracy/playing who deserves to play angle, it makes no sense to me.
Jackman and McGrattan have done absolutely nothing to earn their playtime. If you disagree with that, well...fine I guess, we see things differently.
I don't even think Sven has been great or even good at times - but he's done more to help the team, and can do more to help the team than Jackman and McGrattan can/have.
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I think you may be missing the point.
Definition of rebuild is to rebuild (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed. Jackman and McGrattan can't be rebuilt, Sven can be built from the ground up. Hartley has made a commitment to rebuild the flames without making the same mistakes coaches have with players like Jackman and McGrattan. We can't say 'Blow it up' and 'Rebuild' and then 'WIN EVERY GAME NOW.' While it's wonderful to see the Flames win, whether you realize it or not, their victories and 'heart' have been a direct result of the way they are being coached. I haven't seen the Flames play with this much passion since 2010. Hartley knows what he's doing. He's in this for the long haul. The seeds are being planted to make Calgary a very good hockey team, as they have shown they can be.