I really haven't cared about Hartley one way or the other for the most part........but today is the first day I've actually wanted him gone.
Not because of his coaching, or benching of Sven (which I don't agree with, regardless what happens tonight). I want him gone because he is acting like a completely unprofessional NHL head coach.
You have a problem with a player? Talk to him behind closed doors and air your grievances. You think it might be wise for him to sit a game? Fine, but do it without the not-so-veil shot at him about it being a game for men, not kids. You're the leader behind the bench, start being a leader.
The lineups, the coaching decisions, the benchings.....lots to discuss and agree or disagree on. But when your head coach is belittling players on the team by giving subtle potshots through the media it's the day I'm done with a coach like that.
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