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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
First of all, some people are far too black and white when it comes to the coaching discussion. It is possible to win games, and at the same time have coaching issues. Just as even the greatest coach of all time will lose games. It comes down to whether you are winning as many as you should. And whether the team is achieving its potential.
As for all the corsi stats, that's great. Couldn't care less, to be honest. And IMO, offense is more about creativity and confidence than it is about coaching.
For me, the things that are most affected by coaching are: team defense, breakouts, special teams, work ethic, and team personality/character/identity.
And I am less than thrilled with how the team is looking in any of those regards.
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Yes, it's possible that a great team with a mediocre coach will underperform their expectations. It's possible Gulutzan is hindering this team's potential.
However, considering we're in a divisional playoff spot and made the playoffs last year (with strong underlying numbers) after missing the playoffs in six of the previous seven seasons, I'm inclined to believe Gulutzan has helped the team more than he's hindered it.
The way some people talk about Gulutzan and the team this year you would think we're near the bottom of the standings with Edmonton and Arizona.