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Flash Walken · 11-13-2014, 05:49 PM

I was totally wrong about Hartley.

I thought he had gotten the gig due to nepotism with Feaster, that he was past his prime as a screaming task master in an NHL that required more teaching coaches to insulate young players that were becoming increasingly important in a cap environment.

I thought Hartley was a remnant of a bygone era of the NHL and the first 2/3rds of his tenure in Calgary clouded my vision. His Iginla led Flames team was one of the worst in my memory. Maybe the worst.

I was totally wrong. I don't think it's his edge as a tactician, I think it's his edge as a teacher and motivator that is the difference maker for Calgary.

11-13-2014, 05:49 PM	#29
Flash Walken Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Void between Darkness and Light Exp:	I was totally wrong about Hartley. I thought he had gotten the gig due to nepotism with Feaster, that he was past his prime as a screaming task master in an NHL that required more teaching coaches to insulate young players that were becoming increasingly important in a cap environment. I thought Hartley was a remnant of a bygone era of the NHL and the first 2/3rds of his tenure in Calgary clouded my vision. His Iginla led Flames team was one of the worst in my memory. Maybe the worst. I was totally wrong. I don't think it's his edge as a tactician, I think it's his edge as a teacher and motivator that is the difference maker for Calgary.