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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
I'm not actually sure I want to see Sutter fired, I would like to see some adjustments to a defensive structure that hasnt worked with these dmen / goalies since the Oilers series though.
But Is this really that uncommon though? I think this is actually generally how coaching changes in the NHL work.
Unless you are Cooper, Bednar, or Sullivan that tends to be the case.
Flames have had 3 coaching staffs since 2016. (I count Ward/Peters as one staff to be honest - there were extenuating circumstances there)
Vegas has had 3 coaches in the same time. Trotz got to 2 conference finals with the NYI and he got fired - 3 coaches since 2017.
Generally 2-3 years is the norm for an NHL coach in the current era.
Honestly though I wouldnt be making this decision on Huberdeau's feelings or his agents comments. Talk to the guys in the room that have been here all three seasons: Lindholm, Tanev, Backlund
That is the leadership group who would be the ones with best pulse on the team IMO.
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Really solid post.
I’m not on the fire Sutter bandwagon either (not yet, anyways), but it’s become abundantly clear that something is wrong here. I have no idea what it is or how to fix it, but it sure sets up and interesting trade deadline and offseason.