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Frank MetaMusil · 01-06-2018, 09:39 AM

I haven't weighed in on this yet, but does negative reinforcement work in pro sports?

Personally, I think GG would be better served instilling belief that he will back his players. Even moreso when the media is involved, you keep discipline and criticism behind closed doors as much as possible.

Pressbox Stajan. His career is over. Give Brouwer's A to Gaudreau so he can actually talk to referees. Stop periodically dressing Bartkowski. Stop practicing a garbage powerplay strategy and get something that works.

I didn't like when he called out Gaudreau after a loss, and I don't see this outburst doing much to galvanize his team either. Maybe I'm wrong and they go on a run, who knows.

Or, maybe these guys tell him to pound sand and quit playing his brand of 50/50 hockey, resulting in a winning streak.

I don't know. I'm tired of Gulutzan either way. Beat the damn Oilers Glen. He's used the "we weren't ready" card far too many times. Slam the refs in the postgame presser and take a fine. Show these players you have their backs.

01-06-2018, 09:39 AM	#305
Frank MetaMusil RANDOM USER TITLE CHANGE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Calgary Exp:	I haven't weighed in on this yet, but does negative reinforcement work in pro sports? Personally, I think GG would be better served instilling belief that he will back his players. Even moreso when the media is involved, you keep discipline and criticism behind closed doors as much as possible. Pressbox Stajan. His career is over. Give Brouwer's A to Gaudreau so he can actually talk to referees. Stop periodically dressing Bartkowski. Stop practicing a garbage powerplay strategy and get something that works. I didn't like when he called out Gaudreau after a loss, and I don't see this outburst doing much to galvanize his team either. Maybe I'm wrong and they go on a run, who knows. Or, maybe these guys tell him to pound sand and quit playing his brand of 50/50 hockey, resulting in a winning streak. I don't know. I'm tired of Gulutzan either way. Beat the damn Oilers Glen. He's used the "we weren't ready" card far too many times. Slam the refs in the postgame presser and take a fine. Show these players you have their backs.