Surprised to see so many upset by this. All year I read on this forum how Gulutzan didn't show enough emotion behind the bench, he was too soft, didn't take his players to task, was too loyal, wouldn't make the necessary decisions with his line up, the roster took on the persona of the coach, etc etc.
Trying to understand what the objection here is. Obviously Peters hasn't coached a team to the playoffs but look at the hand he was dealt. A budget team with poor goaltending. Is there a coach in the league that could have done better? Is that coach available? The answer's are doubtful and nope. Otherwise Peters bring a solid resume to the table. People argue he's just like GG, well wasn't John Cooper an untested hire? What about Bruce Cassidy? What did AV look like after he got canned on Montreal??
A couple things I look forward to are; Peters looks like he commands respect. I would bet the feeling around the room will be different. I also understand he isn't timid about juggling lines. If you're one of the vast majority of people around here who have been screaming from the roof tops to get Brouwer off the PP and to split up Brodie - Hamonic, or put Bennett on one of the first two lines, this should be something you might appreciate.
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