I actually don't have a problem with any of the comments made from Burke or Treliving since Hartley was let go.
They want big players who are skilled and can skate. I actually think all teams do so it's kind of an unnecessary thing to state but whatever.
I don't have an issue either with Hartley playing the style he did because he can't throw Monahan and Gaudreau out there to bang and crash and reasonably expect success... same thing applies to the defensive group outside of Engelland. He didn't try to fit square pegs into round holes which is the right decision.
Also don't blame Treliving for not building a roster of guys suitable for their desired style of play since that takes time. These kinds of players are expensive to acquire and take time to grow if they're drafted.
People say Treliving wanted a possession game and Hartley wanted dump and chase which I disagree with... I didn't see Monahan and Gaudreau dump it in too often because again, that's not their game. But if you're expecting Stajan or Bouma to play keep away instead of dump it and chase it, you're going to be disappointed.
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