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Originally Posted by Mister Yamoto
Oh Please. When Darryl Sutter was named GM the Flames hadn't made the playoffs in 7 seasons and were often playing in front of crowds less than 11,000. Without Sutter coming on board we could possibly be talking about the Portland Flames, and their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Heat.
He saved the franchise. Made them respectable again. Sure he lost his mind for one full calendar year. But don't forget, nobody was criticizing the Jokinen trade when it happened. In fact, many CPers were calling for Jokinen. I have no idea what he was thinking for the Phaneuf trade, or trading Jokinen for Kotalik. But all in all, he did a great job. Remember how much fun we all had in the spring of 2004? None of that happens without Sutter.
And the argument that Jay Feaster is a much better drafter then Sutter. Gaudreau, Gillies, Baertschi, Jankowski etc, etc. Sure, those guys sound great. But how about we wait until at least a couple of these guys are in the NHL contributing. Sean Monahan? Great pick. But don't forget how the Flames got that pick. Because last years team was terrible. Not one day in the top 8. Not one.
Jay Feaster didn't even seem to understand the fundamentals of how to build a team. Too many LW. Not enough centres. 8 of the top 9 D shoot left. The ROR fiasco made me embarrassed to be a Flames fan.
The time for blaming Darryl Sutter for the Flames' problems was over a long time ago. This is Jay Feasters team. And the team is lousy.
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Yes Darryl Sutter did a lot of good here at the beginning, but that doesn't change the fact that he left this franchise in a complete and utter mess.
An aging core of players nearing the end of their careers.
No elite talent on the roster in the 20-27 year old range to replace them.
Pretty much nothing in the prospect cupboard on it's way.
Right up against the cap, with no contract wiggle room.
Again, it was a complete and utter mess he left behind, there really is no way around that fact.....and hating on Feaster isn't going to change it.