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Originally Posted by Vinny01
With Ward saying he is potentially open to remaining as Associate i do wonder if ownership nudges Treliving into hiring Sutter to take over the existing coaching staff?
In my opinion if they are even debating bringing back the same core something needs to happen and making this change would be a step in the right direction.
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I am surprised Treliving hasn't gone this route already; Sutter may have a short shelf life but the players would learn what it takes to win and even after a few years time with a different coach you have players that know they have that ability to raise the bar. The current players by their own admission are not sure what it takes to get past the first round. This is a pretty good indication anything less than an experienced coach isn't going to give them confidence. More worrisome is the letdown off losing the first round, will they follow that up with a poor season?
Sutter was very detailed, his teams being very confident in winning close low scoring games, a sign of confidence plus commitment to play a certain way. Sutter isn't the only coach but he may be available and affordable. Why not sign him to a short term contract and go from there. If the Flames add Hall, he would be inheriting a team with some skilled talent.
Not sure why Treliving keeps taking the long route, he reminds me of someone who has to learn his "own way". That can be good, or bad but I would rather we went for the sure thing. Treliving seems stuck with the process but maybe it' time we skipped the process and hired an experienced coach.