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Originally Posted by Table 5
Yet still first-time coaches or retreads. Even if some of those coaches had some pedigree, none of it was proven at the highest level. I'm not necessarily against hiring young up and coming guys, but the Flames pretty much never go out and hire the top dogs. To me that indicates a way of doing business. Now part of that may be due to geography/status, but I'm sure if you threw enough money at these guys, they'd come.
Today's squad in particular I think could really use a proven leader.
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Like when Detroit hired Babcock, Pittsburgh hired Sullivan, Tampa hired Cooper, or Florida hired Gallant.
Who was the "proven leader" you wanted? Boudreau is the only one then available that comes to mind.