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Originally Posted by Brodieyouevenlift
Everyone analyzing in-depth every coaches strategies, strengths and weaknesses. But every year, every coach, it's the SAME issue. No matter who the coach is, they're never ready to compete. Every year, new season, new coach, but still the same seemingly apathetic attitude from the team. At this point I'm convinced Scotty Bowman at his prime couldn't motivate this core.
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Hartley at Peters both made it to the playoffs, although Peters got crushed in the first round.
Our current coach can't seem to grasp such simple principles as shortening your bench or double shifting your best players. He's now moved the team to a chip and chase style of hockey that doesn't suit our personnel.
So while previous coaches are irrelevant to the discussion of Ward, it's obvious he is not capable at the NHL level.
Continually cheaping out on coaches doesn't write off this core in my mind. Hire a high level coach and *gasp* pay for him. Then see what happens.