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Old 01-15-2020, 09:46 AM   #60
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Originally Posted by Flash Walken View Post
It's called assessing your team and making the changes you think are necessary to go the distance when you're in your winning window. It's not waiting until the end of the year to fire gulutzan or running with an interim coach for 3 months to see what happens
This is where it's a bit tricky for BT right now I think.

Since November 29th when Geoff Ward was named interim head coach the team is 13-6-1 which is the 4th best point percentage in the league.

So do you remove Ward from the spot which is pretty harsh for him and might shake up a locker room that has played quite well under him.

Or do you go out and get a guy that has a better, and proven pedigree as a top NHL coach.

Personally I think I would do it for Gallant as I think that's the better long term decision but get that it's maybe not that simple based on how the team has played. Initially I wanted them to do it for Laviolette but my stance there has softened too since I think he's more of a shelf life coach.

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Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil View Post
Yeah I don't need to convince you, but BT should be running out of road soon. The Flames haven't really done any damage his whole time as GM here.

The Flames have to make a move. They can't afford to let Treliving sit on his hands until the playoffs are over.
If there is a real great GM out there then I'd agree but Shero isn't that guy. I want nothing to do with him.
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