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Originally Posted by Infinit47
I fully agree it's not cost. I think it's Trelieving's ego that prevents a good coaching hire. Even Peters was his buddy from Hockey Canada. He wants someone who either can"t or won't challenge him.
Nothing in how the Flames player last year should have got Ward a 2 year contract.
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Yeah this is a solid argument. Calgary4LIfe's post was really good.
Flames owners don't skimp on the C-Suite at their companies. It's weird to think that they would then cheap out on the management of a trophy asset like the Flames.
It seems more likely that Tre hired people that are 'just happy to be here' and are loyal to him without challenging too much.
In contrast, great manager always try to hire people that are smarter than them.
This is a good short season to tank. Plus we probably get another high pick next year as the rebuild starts/continues.
Fire Tre and Ward, run out the season with assistants and open up the style of play so players can have fun (this group has looked miserable since purple gatorade stopped) get their confidence back (and pad their stats) and then once you have your new GM make lots of foundational deals at the deadline and draft.
I'm game for another rebuild.