Agree with most of what Calgary4Life said. Hopefully Peters is able to adapt and use the strengths of the personnel he has here, or it could be the end of the line for Treliving.
My earlier critical posts were largely a reaction to Carolina fans' criticisms that he coaches a possession game that mostly relies on taking lots of low percentage peripheral shots and has a tendency to give up odd man rushes due to how rigidly players are positioned. I was hoping for a high-tempo, aggressive forechecking system, and these descriptions sounded eerily familiar, as did the criticisms that he rarely uses challenges or time outs.
I am still not a fan of the hiring, but if the Flames go ahead with it, I welcome Peters and will offer my support unless proves that he doesn't deserve it.
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