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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Come on, man. Leave this chintzy stuff aside, it doesn’t move the conversation forward.
If I read you wrong, what did I read wrong? Is there something that is his fault? What do you think Huberdeau needs to own and how do we recognize unfair criticism when a lot of what is brushed off doesn’t seem to be impacting anyone else even half as much?
And you know the easiest solution to this is to swap the coach, because an 8 year/8 figure contract is tough to move. But what then? Is the entire team from goaltender to coach supposed to be built around one winger? That seems wild.
I wouldn’t be upset if the Flames fired Sutter because realistically it’s the easiest option to try to get things working. But knowing you canned a cup-winner to appease a winger that’s never even done anything in the playoffs? Oof. Not exciting.
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Chintzy? I said: "and for the blame that should fall to him, I think much of it is beyond his control"
You quoted: "and the blame that should fall on him is out of his control"
Pretty different statements. I never said nothing is his fault. I do think, however, that it is difficult to separate what should fall on him and what shouldn't because it is all inter-related.
And I am always hesitant to start the 'fire the coach' talk for the most part, but I think Sutter and this roster are not working out. And I think Huberdeau and Sutter are not working out (though we'll see what he looks like next year). As some have said, you can't fire all the players, and Huberdeau is going to be here for a long time, so the Sutter conversation has to be had.