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Originally Posted by The Cobra
You forget get that it is also a business.
Walking away from Skinner might be the right move hockey wise, but it’s likely to alienate the fan base who will only put up with some much mediocrity.
Buffalo is a team on the rise, it might be bad business to regress now.
Skinner had great chemistry with Eichel. There is that.
But I don’t disagree with your hockey analysis.
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Well yeah, cause there is no other direction to go.I think they finished ahead of 4 teams in the league last year.
I agree you need to show fans you have a plan...this is not that though IMO. They are not close to contending based on last years and previous seasons results.
They are a mess on defense and looking at capfriendly, appear to have 2 NHL defensemen signed beyond this upcoming season. Their situation in goal is more of a question than the Flames have, which is hard to fathom, and are lacking depth everywhere.
Maybe Ralph Krueger can whip them into a much better team, but that is not something to be counted on, even though I have no doubt he is an upgrade on Housely.
I don't know...this is a huge gamble to ever see a payoff IMO.