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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
You mean Iginla and some of his buddies stopped playing Brent's system. We all know Iginla undermined Brent during his time as Flames head coach as it was no different than what happened with Playfair. His system works just ask the Devils or any junior team he's coached. I think he would have this current group playing better overall hockey and there would be less mind games with the rookies. Yes it probably wouldn't be extremely exciting but it's a process.
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The Devils were fine before and after Sutter (even Lou Lam. had a good record coaching them during that period).
Some times a coach's record really is a product of the roster - whether the record is good or bad. The same could be used to defend Sutter's record with the Flames, however I personally believe that he had a pretty good roster for at least 2 seasons that way under performed.
Most analysts had the Flames contending for the division when Sutter took over, whereas this season, most had us dead last based on the roster.