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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I think there's a lot of truth in that. I hated the way the Flames played under Brent and Brian's defense first method.
If there was anyone on the Flames who stepped up his game, and was responsible for the Flames success after Giordano went down, it was Kris Russell...he absolutely shone under Hartley. His excellent play didn't go unnoticed by other teams, as evidenced by their interest at the trade deadline.
I really hope Hartley wins the Jack Adams. He got the most out of each player, in spite of their various deficiencies, as perceived by others. And he moulded the team into an effective unit whose success exceeded the most optimistic of prognosticators.
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Agree.
Hartley's MO has been PERFECT for this team.
Activate D. Forwards, cover. Forwards learn defensive responsibility. Everybody racks up points.
Every player has value, even if they they don't put up points.
He is a dream to play for, and a dream coach for a GM. Not a single player on the roster has negative value. Players are developing and vets are leading. The players who aren't performing (ie Raymond) are failing because of their own deficiencies (ie hard work).
We all know that this roster has holes. But Hartley has created an overachiever. I'll take that any day of the week.