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Originally Posted by Macman
I just hope our expectations of Darryl Sutter aren't to unrealistic. The guy is 62 years young.
The only expectation I really have is knowing we'll get a good idea of what this team really is.
I still think it's a good enough team to get into the playoffs this year but we'll see.
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I am trying to keep my expectations in check for the rest of this season. The team might be too far gone at this point. If he can improve individual players this year, missing the playoffs won't the end of the world.
62 isn't terribly old for an NHL coach. It's not that uncommon that the good ones coach into their 60s. I think the age concern has more to do with appearances. He is definitely weathered in appearance, but he still seems sharp and fit. Part of it is that he is a rugged dude. A lot of the older coaches dye their hair and style themselves in a youthful manner to keep up appearances. Sutter did that in L.A. as well, so it seems like he aged more than he did since then.