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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I think Hartley is the best coach this team has had since Darryl (and I know there will be people who disagree with me). Why do I think that?
Darryl was the very last coach that was able to make this team better than the sum of its' parts. Every other coach has failed to do so. I know Moon has made it clear he hates Hartley, but even Moon would find it difficult to refute that this team has been playing better than the sum of its' parts (especially when you factor in the shaky goaltending since he doesn't think Berra and Ramo are much to write home about, right Moon?).
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I think they have played about like I expected. Horrible defensively, really suspect goaltending, a lot of energy/enthusiasm, some moments of offensive gems from our scorers but basically a terrible overall offense.
I would say they have got better results than their play has indicated and that likely is to even out as the season gets longer. I think I had them 27-28th this year basically because they seem to have guys who give a crap unlike Florida and one team always seems to go off the rails completely (Buffalo) and so far it still looks that way.
Hartley was a terrible coach before coming was terrible last year and at best has been meh (based on having nothing to work with) this year. I am fine if he stays for a couple years and takes the losses during the rebuild. He sure doesn't mind losing so he is fine for what is going to take place in the next 3-4 years but hope once the team starts to improve its talent and looks like it is ready to turn the corner he is canned for a real coach that can help this team turn into a contender.