Originally Posted by Locke
My major issue with this attitude is that you're taking a Macro approach.
I’d prefer to think that it is more of an overall evaluation , based on expectations, which are directly correlated to roster strength and conference competition,
You are judging an individual (Gulutzan) based on the results of the group about where you expected the team to be.
Seriously, how else would one evaluate coaching performance? Treleving is on record as saying he expected the team to be in the 100 point range this season.
His expectations are more relevant and important than what anyone of us are expecting. The Flames are in position to meet those expectations.
From a 'Micro' perspective however there are lots of indications where GG has faltered and as such perhaps this team could, and should, be doing better.
Like anyone else, coaches and players are going to make mistakes. I am sure Gulutzan regrets some moves he has made. However, he seems to to be a no win situation with a portion of posters on the board.
General example....the team wins and it was the players ...the team loses and it was Gulutzan. The strategy and tactical subtleties are frequently indiscernible and not distinguishable to us.
Individual player mental preparation falls for the most part on the individual player as does the in game “staying in the moment”.
The Knute Rockne coaching approach is a very short lived motivational tool in today’s game. The strategy, tactical approach and situational ice time allocation are what differentiates the good coaches. The coach garners respect and elevates his leadership role from the players based on his ability to excel in these areas. The one on one relationship building is also vital. Before players care how much you know, they want to know how much you care.
Sometimes the other team plays better. That seems to be a foreign concept to some.
There needs to be a little more of a rational approach. Both parts, coaches and players are responsible and accountable to each other, as well as management and ownership.
You're saying that the team is where the team is, which is where you feel the team should be, so no harm, no foul.
However, when watching the games and the actual moves made by the coach he regularly screws up routine coaching moves and hes very slow to adapt among other things.
This is a frequent narrative that I do not believe holds up.
If fans sincerely believe that they are able to regularly identify what/ when a lifetime professional coach “regularly screws up routine coaching moves and he’s very slow...”..either they or Gulutzan are in the wrong profession.
Again, to reiterate, of course Gulutzan makes mistakes but let’s be realistic.
You're right, the Flames are in a dogfight for a playoff spot, but astute moves here and there acquire or forfeit points which could put their heads above the pack or keep them in the thick of it.
See above. I believe he is doing a good job of leading a good hockey team, not a great team.
So the coaching doesnt matter? Hes not helping nor hindering?
He is helping , IMO.
I have laid out what I believe are the important qualities of a good coach.
I wish someone had told Vegas that the coaching doesnt matter.
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