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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I don't agree that it was "incredibly stupid" unless Peters actually proves to have been a terrible choice as a coach. We are a very long way from that yet, and despite an awful few games here there has actually been a lot to like with Peters.
And let's be honest, here: the call-list of NHL coaches for every possible job opening is incredibly small. Treliving knew exactly who was available, or even potentially would be available before he hired Peters. He had conducted quite an extensive coaching search just two years prior, and I think it is likely that he also knew everything he needed to about every coach that might be considered for the job. This is nothing like hiring a new officer or executive for a company which is one of hundreds in an industry that employs tens-of-thousands if not millions. It is just NOT the same at all.
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That might be the case but within that two year time frame, coaches became available that were coaching elsewhere when he hired GG.
I think it is incredibly short sighted to say, my decision was made two years ago, this is my man, not interviewing anyone else.
I do think Peters is better than GG as he seems to have a better pulse on the team and handles his bench better. But is he better than Sutter or Vigneault, I don't think so.