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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
For Tkachuk I have heard from a pretty reliable source that DS and him didn't have a good relationship and that it was a factor in Tkachuk's decision (not the only reason but a factor). Recall there were also rumors near the end of the 2021 season that Tkachuk didn't like how Sutter treated him, and that he asked for a trade then. And Tkachuk made a lot of comments about "Maurice being the best coach he's ever played for" when he joined Florida that really came off as shots at Sutter.
Gaudreau I think it was less of a factor, but I have heard that Gaudreau didn't love playing for Sutter either and it was part of his consideration but not really a big part of the decision.
Now it's not like they were going to fire Sutter after winning the Jack Adams and the division that season, so I doubt the players were asking the Flames to do that. But it also doesn't sound like it was a great relationship either and clearly those guys didn't go "I really want to stay in Calgary to play for Sutter".
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Obviously this isn't surprising just the way Tkachuk has acted and acted during his time here. He was no fan of Sutter. I have also heard the same things from someone close to a few players that they do not like him at all especially Lindholm.