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Originally Posted by devo22
will be interesting to see Boudreaus decision. Obviously there's Flames bias here, but I have to think a roster with Gaudreau, Monahan, Bennett, Brodie, Hamilton and the 6th overall as the core players has to be enticing to an NHL coach. Minnesota is obviously a bit further ahead in their development and has a bit of an older roster, but might be an interesting option too if you think they're close. Ottawa ... no idea. They have some nice pieces but for some reason I don't picture them as contenders any time soon.
My guess is that if the Flames really want Boudreau, there's a good chance that he'll come.
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I think Minnesota is basically hopeless - they've already shot their bolt. They are a good team, but a team that has no chance to win. The best players have already peaked. In boxing/MMA terms - they are a gatekeeper. They are good enough to beat the pretenders, but can never beat the true contenders themselves. I would not want to coach that team.