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Originally Posted by ricardodw
There is a real danger in keeping Hartley:
1) Veteran UFA's will likely not want to sign with the Flames to play for Hartley.
2) The Flames will tank again and get another lottery pick. That might seem to be a good idea.... 3 top picks in a row.... but that is getting close to the Oiler scenario and it might be hard to stop at 3.
I think there was a reason that Hartley was not in the NHL for 6 years.
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1) Veteran UFAs do not like to sign for rebuilding teams, period. As far as I know, Hartley has a pretty good reputation as a player's coach - tough, but fair. Tanguay - who has had a bit of a history with coaches and pouting - loved him and wanted him aboard. Every coach has certain players that love him, certain players that don't. You don't base your decision on who to hire as a coach because 'x' players that aren't even on your team like him.
2) Tanking? Tanking? What have you been watching?? Please watch more Flames games rather than just looking at the standings please. This is a tank-job on paper ONLY. The team plays hard - which is why you are seeing so much Hartley support this thread.
Tanking.... lol ... oh you!!