I would also suggest it is plausible that there is difference between a strong coach who is not a pushover, and one that Tre would view as a potential political or existential threat, and that naturally Tre probably would be much less interested in the second type[/QUOTE]
Tre isn't worried about losing a GM job to a coach. Name one good coach who has his eye on his GM's job. They don't exist anymore. He analyzed the situation, took advice from his 'team', knew the budgetary constraints he would be working with, and made his decision.
As far as the political threats go, even the most volatile of coaches (Torts) only bring up their managerial criticisms behind closed doors. Babcock, being the arrogant, put the blame on everyone else type of guy he is, made comments openly critical of Dubas, but that behaviour (coupled with his being a jerk) has him on the sidelines. Boudreau, Gallant, and whatever other experienced coaches were available aren't threats to any GM.
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