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Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
I wonder if management looked at that seriously but determined there were no good replacements available.
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I'm sure they have, but it makes sense to wait for the off-season. There are some good coaches who likely will change teams once the playoffs are over. No point in flubbing up another hiring because the fans on an internet forum demand it after each loss.
I hope BT learned his lesson about this hiring, and goes out and hires a veteran coach who commands instant respect in the locker room and knows how to utilise the team's skill set appropriately. Sure it's fun when the Flames win. But that's usually on the backs of:
a) Mike Smith being Jesus
b) The top line putting up points
Otherwise the Flames' system blows chunks. 2 years of Brodie on the wrong side. Stupid special teams PP. No wins vs the Oilers (losses that come back to bite the team in the ass). Slow starts. Stupid home vs away record. The list goes on.
I pray the Hawks don't make the playoffs , and then will pray even harder that the team throws millions of dollars at Quenneville for him to come here.
The team is still very much a bubble team. They were never close to being a contender this season. However IMO bubble teams are the most frustrating teams to watch. With contenders or bottom feeders, at least you know what you are getting. It sounds nice during the off-season to say your team is a bubble playoff team, so at least you think they are going to be somewhat competitive. But all that means is they cocktease you all season long and likely you end up disappointed.
Then again, this should surprise no one. We haven't seen a consistent dominating regular season team since the 90s. I love the Flames with all my heart. But I'll never let myself believe they are truly destined to become a contender until I witness it with my own eyes.