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Originally Posted by browna
The arrogance, and the myth of his perceived abilities certainly laid the ground work for Lowe who tries so hard everyday to be like Sather. But, it’s not the 80s anymore and letting players just learn on the ice without a plan doesn’t work anymore, and most players don’t need a father figure to help them tie their shoes each day like Slats was for some of the Boys on the Bus.
His proclamation in his last year or so with the Oilers that he could win multiple cups if he had the funds and resources of the Rangers, tells you all you need to know about him. He got to the finals once with the Rangers, 15 or so years after joining them. And they got swept.
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I always thought he was a much better coach than GM.