Thanks for the effort, great work!
I really only know NHL head coaches. Assistants, AHL, and College are not on my radar, so I'll only focus on the coaches with NHL experience. Let's see who might be available to the Flames this offseason:
Currently Available:
Darryl Sutter - Several unknowns, including if there's any mutual desire. Not sure if his style would fit with these players. However, he's known as an expert motivator, a skill that we have debated endlessly GG might not possess.
Vigneault - Another coach with a solid track record. Accused of preferring vets, and BT seems to love having vets linger around the team that should have no business on an NHL team. Might be a dangerous combination, however still one of my personal favourites.
Dan Bylsma - We are already the team that hands out second and third chances to players. I'd prefer not to do the same with coaches.
Bob Hartley - Ha
Therrien - Not high on my list
Tippett - NO! I like hockey.
Possibly Available:
Bill Peters - Nah.
John Tortorella - Similar to Sutter in a few ways in my mind, and may be that motivating factor that the Flames need. Personally I'd go nuts watching him but at least it would be entertaining.
McLellan - Nah. Although he's probably not a horrible coach, he's got the Oilers stank.
Doug Weight - I don't have a good feel of what he is like as a coach. Was a very good player. That's about it for my opinion of him.
Guy Boucher - Might actually be a good fit for the Flames. However, doesn't have the track record of many other guys here.
Peter DeBoer - Another interesting candidate if available, however not at the top of my list.
Mike Yeo - When his teams struggle, they struggle in spectacular fashion. However, I would be on board with him as a coach of the Flames, if he becomes available.
Barry Trotz - Not sure what to make of this guy. Clearly has the experience and has a moderate amount of success in the NHL. Could be a great guy for this roster given the talent on the blueline.
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