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Old 11-14-2016, 12:22 PM   #60
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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn View Post
Is it hard to hire quality coaches in Calgary? I mean, who really wants to move here? Has beens that are looking for any chance they can get? Or young inexperienced coaches who can't get a shot anywhere else? If you had a chance to coach in Chicago or Tampa Bay, why would you ever consider Calgary?
There's only 30 (31 soon enough I guess) jobs in the NHL. You want to coach in the league, you take the job in Calgary. Or Columbus, or Edmonton or wherever.
If it seems like its difficult to attract big name coaches, thats probably more on ownership and what they're willing to pay.
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