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Originally Posted by BigRed
Hartley coached Sakic, Forsberg, Roy (!!!), Bourque, Foote, Blake etc etc etc
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Right I don't disagree there, nor do I think Hartley is a bad coach. But if this streak continues and the current coaches can't seem to turn things around, its easier to change a coach then to change your roster (i.e. its extremely difficult to make trades these days, let alone the right trade for your team given need, talent, character, etc)... if Hartley can't figure it out, and if there is another coach that can, its a lot easier to just to get the other coach.
The team isn't gonna burn assets in a rebuild to shake up the roster, but I don't think a coach is considered a asset (not unless you are Mike Babcock, apparently).