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Originally Posted by Flaming Homer
I think it's pretty obvious what has happened. A lot of the younger players, our budding stars did not jive well with the hard line take by Hartley. I'd guess Gaudreau and Monahan harboured hard feelings after the benching. After exit interviews a lot of players probably were negative on Hartleys ways. Hence his firing and us bringing in a "players" coach. Unfortunately this was the wrong move as you can't let the young guys feel in control and like they can't be held accountable. Until we have a coaching change I can't see this team playing anything remotely resembling a competitive game.
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I can see your reasoning, but fail to see someone like Burke allowing younger players to dictate the choice of coach.
I've always had the feeling it may have had something to do with the "we never give up" mentality which, during their success in their final games, dropped their place in the draft. Although I don't believe it really hurt them.
One of the things I started to disrespect Hartley for, was him not insisting they keep Byron.