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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
This is the major point. I think folks have confused some of the arguments being made. Someone the other day asked why I think the Flames should keep GG. That's not my position. My position is that just changing the coach isn't enough and that there are more serious issues with the roster beyond the HC.
So the amount of discussion about the coach, and absence of blame being placed on the team, and their best players, is what I disagree with
Take a look at the stats of the teams' best players during these more critical games. They are awful.
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That's my stance also. I have noticed a bunch of posters that think replacing coach will fix everything. If flames go that route I think they will be wasting another year.
As far as I'm concerned the flames have a 3 year window with most of the core. 2 guys I could see declining quite a bit after that while still eating quite a bit of cap. The other core member I'm not sure will re-sign, so you need to look at trading him the summer of final year. I would also add that future picks in coming drafts will not be helping this core group in the next 3 years unless traded for immediate help. That's not an avenue that flames management should explore.