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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
The Oilers last three coaches were McLellan, Hitchcock, and Tippett. All big name guys. I not buying that top coaches won't come to Calgary. I would buy a scenario where the owners won't pay top dollar for big name head coaches or the GM is looking for guys he's had previous relationships with or fits his vision rather than outright hiring head coaches that have been successful at other stops. Either way my expectations are very low in regards to the next head coach as this organization has only got that hire right once in the last 30 years and may just be the worst organization in the NHL when it comes to hiring coaches.
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Certainly possible.
I don't think Peters was cheap though ...
McLellan landed in the middle of the McDavid summer as part of the off ice dream team. Hitchcock was resurrected and Tippet hadn't coached in three years after being let go for starting a mutiny.
Names for sure, but dated and tarnished for the most part.
Maybe Boudreau falls into that category too and comes to Calgary, but I think Gallant and Laviolette will get options and not have to sit for three years like Tippett before Calgary comes a calling.
I mean Hartley was a name for the most part ... just a dated one without a huge competition for his services.