Not irrational at all
What did he do in NJ? That team had an identity and style that Lou had his fingers all over, and was ingrained in the culture. Brent was status quo there, was not called on to change anything, and had no playoff success. Expectations were high, and that was a perennial playoff team that was no better under him. No easily identifiable impact
Brent *was* asked to change something in Calgary. Take a team that could outscore its opponents, and add some of that structure that it was perceived was missing under Keenan.
Expectations were high and he failed miserably. He was brought in to make a difference in the playoffs. But failed to even get them there
He is probably fine as a junior coach. Because of the disparity in skill levels in players.
But as a NHL coach, being able to get team results?
Nope.
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