Quote:
Originally Posted by NegativeSpace
Let's also not forget that Sutter has had time after being fired from the Kings to evaluate the way that the game has changed and progressed. It's not like he just stopped tuning into hockey and did not have time to re-evaluate his approach to coaching.
I recall many people wondering if Sutter was done after his stint with the Flames. He took some time off, re-evaluated, and joined a team of under-achievers that he thought he could squeeze more out of.
I won't pretend to think that Sutter is guaranteed to repeat his success with the Kings again with the Flames. That would be welcome but shocking. However, it is a large assumption to believe that someone as intelligent about the game as Sutter hasn't reconsidered some previously held opinions on personnel or utilization based on the speed of the game, the way it is called, player training, etc. I recall many post-game conferences where he mentioned about there being limited time mid-season to implement all the changes he wanted.
|
IIRC, the hiring of Sutter by the Kings was widely mocked by the sports media.