I'm cautiously optimistic about the hiring, knowing full well the other top end coaches that were available. However at the end of the day, there is nothing we can do about it and as a fan of the team I will support the decision to hire him. You can tell right away he's a leader. I don't think there is any doubt about who is going to own the room from day 1. Seems like a tough Alberta boy who knows he's in change.
IMO that is exactly what is needed for this team. Seems like a hard ass, but fair. He might have a similar system or NHL numbers that GG had. But he seems the complete opposite in personality. IMO, that was a much bigger change that was needed from the bench boss vs a system change.
For a guy giving his first interview to Calgary media, I thought he did an excellent job of presenting his thoughts and vision of what he wants this team to be.
I'm cautiously optimistic this could work out. Much more so then when GG was hired.
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