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Of the big three names out there not named Darryl Sutter (Gallant, Boudreau, Laviolette), I would like to see Gallant in Calgary, Boudreau would be my second choice. Laviolette is a bit of a wild card.

Gallant - I remember him as a player and really liked his game when he was at his peak. He had the right mix of skill and snarl and is what I feel the Flames identity should be. He is known to be a player's coach that promotes up-tempo, two-way play, although I really have to wonder why Florida and Vegas felt the need to move on from him.

I have a feeling that Gallant is taking the time to really pick his spot. Trying to be completely objective, it's hard to imagine the Flames would be his first choice.

Boudreau - His teams are usually exciting to watch and he get's a lot out of his offence, but I am apprehensive about how a team with questionable goaltending would do with his defensive systems.

Boudreau is a good coach, but I am not sure he is the best coach for this team at this time unless the roster changes significantly.

Laviolette - Known to be a really intense SOB and a bit intimidating, but gets results at least in the short term. If Monahan and Gaudreau ran Hartley out of town for being a meanie, I don't think they will respect Laviolette. Also, apparently he doesn't want to be in Canada.

I suspect if Treliving had his pick, he would go with Laviolette for the short term success potential that coaches like him have. He has to be feeling the heat at this point to show substantial results with the core that he has.