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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I get that people don't like Gulutzan, but foisting these sorts of ultimatums upon management is doing nothing but setting yourselves up for massive disappointment.
Whether you like but or not, the likelihood is high that the Flames will open training camp with Gulutzan behind the bench. I think it is possible that he is let go if they miss the playoffs, but based on every indication of how this management team operates it would come as a surprise. There is NO CHANCE Gulutzan is fired if the Flames win a playoff round, and an infinitesimally small chance that he is let go if they lose in the first round.
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Its frustrating, the scenario you mention, but you're right. Reality is the Flames have the 2nd highest producing player in the NHL, a D core that is coming along and could easily be the best D in the league next year with a year of seasoning under their belt. Its continuously mentioned the parity of the league makes it hard to make the playoffs for any team aside from the elite 3 or 4 teams every year. But those elite teams aren't that far off from the mediocre teams due to the cap. The fact that the Flames arent in the bottom of the league ATM and they are playing a somewhat consistent brand of hockey but have a lapse from time to time suggests to me that GG is likely pretty secure in his HC position. If the Flames miss and its due to the PP not keeping them in games or winning them games, then I could see him being let go. But thats really the only scenario I see GG being fired in.. I think anyone thinking he gets fired if the Flames lose out in the first round are going to be disappointed.
Now if a truly better coach is available, then all bets are off... but just because someone on CP feels a better coach will or IS available, doesnt mean they are right and are looking at all the factors.