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GioforPM · 03-05-2021, 08:20 AM

I actually like that Darryl has been away from coaching for a 3 years. He’s got a good hockey mind and he’s no doubt been watching the game change a bit. I’m not worried he’s stuck in smash mouth hockey.

I remember right when he came in mid season he said the Flames needed to be bigger (true) but he also wanted faster, which was also true. So he’s not against speed, which I think is the name of the game in 2021. In fact, he brought in 5’11” Langcow and 6’1” but skinny Huselius as his first offseason moves after the 04 run. Of course, he did bring in McCarty too.

03-05-2021, 08:20 AM	#739
GioforPM Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springbank Exp:	I actually like that Darryl has been away from coaching for a 3 years. He’s got a good hockey mind and he’s no doubt been watching the game change a bit. I’m not worried he’s stuck in smash mouth hockey. I remember right when he came in mid season he said the Flames needed to be bigger (true) but he also wanted faster, which was also true. So he’s not against speed, which I think is the name of the game in 2021. In fact, he brought in 5’11” Langcow and 6’1” but skinny Huselius as his first offseason moves after the 04 run. Of course, he did bring in McCarty too.