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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
What makes you think this?
I actually think the opposite, actually. Treliving has been preaching puck possession (and said as much in playing a part in his decision to let Hartley go), as well as becoming a better defensive team. He has also stated on more than one occasion that this team needs to get bigger, but adding the caveat that it needs to come with speed and skill as well.
Now, I don't know if Treliving knows Sutter, or if Sutter would ever want to come back to Calgary, etc., but it seems that he is a Treliving-like hire. I also think that he fits with Burke's philosophies as well.
Would the Flames pony up the dough to pay him? Sutter signed a (rumored) 2 year deal paying him in excess of 3 million a season.
Either way, if Gulutzan ends up being relieved at some point this season or the upcoming off-season, that means that the Flames aren't doing well. If that really ends up being the case, I would hope that they get a veteran coach who has experience in winning and has a strong track record. If the Flames are intent on being an elite team, go out and get an elite coach that fits the team.
No more Don Hays and Greg Gilberts. I am not saying Gulutzan is in that company, but he isn't an experienced NHL coach with any sort of previous success.
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Not sure if Sutters style is that much about speed, but I think in any case he'd be an excellent "quick turnaround" type of coach; very experienced, would have immediate respect (recent cup wins will do that), good motivator in the short term.
Btw, I really can't see the Flames getting rid of Gulutzan midseason. It doesn't seem like Trelivings style at all, and it's been extremely rare for the Flames organization in general.