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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
When's the last time the Flames had a real, thorough, beat-the-bushes type interview process for the head coaching position? Took their time. Talked to four or five guys. Some veterans, some up-and-comers.
If there's an institutional flaw with this franchise (besides impatience), it's not casting the net wide enough for management and coaching candidates. The brain-trust seems to rely too much on guys they already know. I know all NHL teams do this to some extent, and tend to favour who they're familiar with. But it seems especially egregious with the Flames. Bringing in Burke was the first time they went outside their comfort zone. I hope that's a sign of a change in approach.
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Darryl Sutter, I think. Took ages to finally hire him.