If we're going to spin narratives to suit our world view, I've got one.
This was a masterclass in taking the pressure off of the team. Sutter has always been one of the best at having the pulse of the team and players. He sees a group that is feeling the pressure of expectations in a Canadian market. A team that fancies themselves competing for the division title, not one of the last playoff spots.
So he is making the media talk about him. Not his young players, not the power play, not his struggling vezina finalist. Him.
It's akin to "Must be New York again, gotta talk to Canada's team"
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