Hartley winning the Jack Adams set Treliving’s plans back a full season.
His style of motivation has a defined shelf life, and then it deteriorates quickly. It had already run its course when he won the trophy, so that next season was a waste for everyone.
But, he didn’t care, he got a sweet gig by the former GM desperate to save his own skin (as they are family friends) after not coaching in the NHL for 5 years.
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