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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Quoting myself:
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I won't argue against Sutter's accomplishments because I think he is a good coach, but I take an issue with ownership overruling a GM because they simply aren't qualified to make that decision. Treliving was hired for that specific reason so let him do his job.
As for your points:
- A decision shouldn't be made based on what happened with the franchise 14 years ago. The league, roster, personnel have all changed.
- In my opinion, our roster is not comparable to LA's and the Flames can't play that style of hockey (not to say Sutter couldn't bring something fresh to the table to better suit our roster)
- Lots of coaches are available now
- Gulutzan wasn't the best hire clearly, but I wouldn't say he flopped colossally. The team still improved in year one and there was lots of growth from some key pieces. We made the playoffs once and then under-performed in year 2. Not good enough, but not a colossal flop.
Again- If Treliving thinks Sutter is the best hire then I am more than fine with going in that direction, but the idea of a Sutter hiring being pushed or demanded from ownership just rubs me the wrong way.