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ForeverFlameFan · 03-12-2018, 10:35 AM

I have no doubt that the players are a bigger problem than GG, the results even show it. We’re not winning games. But, it’s easier to fire 1 person (and staff) than 23 players for not playing up to par.

Hockey is much like a normal business. The GM is the boss and has his manager (the coach) supervise a group of people to make sure we get the results we want. Sometimes you can demote/not sign/put on waivers/trade players, but for the most part you can’t freely do that, especially to hockey players with long term contracts and NMC’s/NTC’s.

Once again, it’s back on the coach. I wish GG the best, but his system just simply doesn’t bode well for this squad. I truly think he could find a job elsewhere, but he and the players are not on the same page.

03-12-2018, 10:35 AM	#2
ForeverFlameFan Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Exp:	I have no doubt that the players are a bigger problem than GG, the results even show it. We’re not winning games. But, it’s easier to fire 1 person (and staff) than 23 players for not playing up to par. Hockey is much like a normal business. The GM is the boss and has his manager (the coach) supervise a group of people to make sure we get the results we want. Sometimes you can demote/not sign/put on waivers/trade players, but for the most part you can’t freely do that, especially to hockey players with long term contracts and NMC’s/NTC’s. Once again, it’s back on the coach. I wish GG the best, but his system just simply doesn’t bode well for this squad. I truly think he could find a job elsewhere, but he and the players are not on the same page.