Racism-aside, the difference between a hard-ass coach that is praised and a hard-ass coach that is condemned is results. Rightfully or wrongfully.
Everyone involved in Babcock's hiring knew of his antics in Detroit...it was done by someone coached by him. If it came out 10 days ago that Babcock was playing mind-games with Marner but the Leafs were first in the league, he still has his job. And I know this because the now-confirmed-rumour about the Marner incident has been going on for over a year, and Commodore has not been shy in saying the type of person Babcock is.
So Treliving getting a coach with a reputation of being a hard-ass is probably what he was looking for, especially given the alleged rumours of the party-like atmosphere the Flames youngins have enjoyed.
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