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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
Edwards cannot be dumb enough to hand the keys to Sutter.
You just invested 80 million into a player and look at the coach destroying him.
Look at how he left the organization in tatters last time.
They seem stuck on 2004. Time to move on
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It's not just Huberdeau...it's Kadri too.
Plus I think you are probably going to hear something from those 6 upcoming UFAs as well and if they like playing for Sutter.
I think in the end Sutter's fate will be determined by what Huberdeau, Kadri, and Lindholm (during his contract negotiations) say this offseason. Maybe guys like Tanev and Hanifin too.
The roster is at a point of transition, and if those 6 UFAs say they aren't re-signing with Sutter here, and if the two guys you invested $130M+ into say they dont like the coach...then you probably move the coach.
I've heard Sutter wasn't the only factor but that he was a factor in Tkachuk's decision as well. So if you sided with the coach in that case...are you going to side with the coach again 12 months later when more guys say something. You'd be foolish to IMO.