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krynski · 03-05-2021, 10:29 AM

I love the timing on this.

Ward was an experiment. I understand that. He did an ok job, and was generally a good guy. However, he lacked the skills to get more out of his players. When Peters was canned, there was a lot of media scrutiny, and that had to be done quickly. Ward was next up, and it was an experiment. It's ok it didn't work out, he simply did not have the skills, but you really don't know with new coaches. At some point, you need new coaches in, and you have to experiment to see who will develop into an elite coach.

The timing is fantastic. Flames are struggling this year, but we aren't that far back of the Habs or Oilers. They are both definitely catchable. We have a great goaltender, a solid defense, and some great tools up front. A culture change had to happen, and culture starts at the top.

03-05-2021, 10:29 AM	#918
krynski First Line Centre Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Behind Enemy Lines Exp:	I love the timing on this. Ward was an experiment. I understand that. He did an ok job, and was generally a good guy. However, he lacked the skills to get more out of his players. When Peters was canned, there was a lot of media scrutiny, and that had to be done quickly. Ward was next up, and it was an experiment. It's ok it didn't work out, he simply did not have the skills, but you really don't know with new coaches. At some point, you need new coaches in, and you have to experiment to see who will develop into an elite coach. The timing is fantastic. Flames are struggling this year, but we aren't that far back of the Habs or Oilers. They are both definitely catchable. We have a great goaltender, a solid defense, and some great tools up front. A culture change had to happen, and culture starts at the top.