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					Originally Posted by  868904
					 
				 
				It's pretty crazy how since 1989, this franchise has only been able to win a REAL playoff round when they have had a top end or Stanley Cup winning head coach behind the bench. 
 
Any other year, first round playoff exit. 
 
It's an astonishing coincidence that a really good coach can get you results. 
			
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Those coaches also managed, between them, 4 missed playoffs and a first round exit.  Hartley won 3 more PO games in 4 years than Ward won in 1.