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Originally Posted by Igottago
The only reason to wait is if they haven't made up their minds. It makes no sense for anyone involved to prolong the decision too long. You aren't doing any favours to Gulutzan by keeping him wondering where he's going to be next year. The Flames brass can't start preparing for the change in direction. Other candidates out there aren't aware of a new opening in the league. If there is going to be a coaching change I suspect it happens this week for sure, and probably sooner rather than later.
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No, there are other potential reasons:
a. It affects negotiations with potential coaches if they think Calgary might just decide to stand pat.
b. Announcing a change before exit interviews affects those very exit interviews. It also makes the players think their comments on coaches are unwanted.
c. There's enough going on on garbage bag day anyway. Why put in a coach firing as well?
d. It makes sense to let the dust clear on a season and look at it more objectively.
e. If they are intent on firing him as HC, but they are still paying him, maybe there's discussions about other roles for the same salary. Until that is decided, there can't be an announcement.