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Enoch Root · 04-09-2014, 02:28 PM

I think they are different for one reason: I think Sutter was mostly responsible for getting the Flames to their heights before subsequently screwing it up.

Conversely, I think Gillis inherited a solid team, and then had the gift of having the Sedins suddenly go from being 70-80 point guys to 100 point guys. I always thought Gillis was over-rated and credited for a team and situation that he didn't create.

The one thing I will give Gillis is that he recognized the change in the rules after the lockout and how it would change the game. He got his team to dive and draw penalties, and he focused the team on taking advantage of the PP. For two years at least, that worked very well. That was his one good move.

04-09-2014, 02:28 PM	#7
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	I think they are different for one reason: I think Sutter was mostly responsible for getting the Flames to their heights before subsequently screwing it up. Conversely, I think Gillis inherited a solid team, and then had the gift of having the Sedins suddenly go from being 70-80 point guys to 100 point guys. I always thought Gillis was over-rated and credited for a team and situation that he didn't create. The one thing I will give Gillis is that he recognized the change in the rules after the lockout and how it would change the game. He got his team to dive and draw penalties, and he focused the team on taking advantage of the PP. For two years at least, that worked very well. That was his one good move. Last edited by Enoch Root; 04-09-2014 at 02:33 PM.