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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Gallant was in the third year of his contract. Geoff Ward is in his fifth month. There is a HUGE difference.
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True. Gallant didn't put career tweeners on the ice in critical situations, didn't replace 1st line RWs with players who have gone an entire season without scoring, and was able to make in-game and in-season adjustments not called "line blender". Ward might have a shorter resume, but it's also a LOT more questionable in terms of player utilization and strategy. It's clear that he has alienated some players. Also, don't forget that Ward's post prior to the Flames was coaching Ottawa to league-worst special teams. The Flames on paper look considerably better than last season's bunch, but on ice the opposite appears to be true.
IMO, the level of incompetence Ward has demonstrated more than outweighs the relatively short tenure he has had.