I don't care about the 1st rounder. Its a sunk cost. The price paid was reasonable for a cost controlled top 4 dman with term. I think they would probably do it again.
Personally, I consider Gulutzan the first coach of the "Window". Hartley was a stopgap.
The core isnt going anywhere, so the brass has some tough in depth analysis to figure out what went wrong this year. Do you give Gulutzan another year, potentially righting the ship? Or potentially sewering another year where they were suppose to improve and push.
Different isn't always better, as Flames fans we know that all too well. Sutter, Playfair, Keenan, Sutter, Hartley..... Gulutzan. When does it end?
I would say this. Im not necessarily in favour of removing Gulutzan for another "up and comer." I fear it would be much of the same. But if a proven coach were to somehow come available that fits your organizational philosophy, you go all in.
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