In my wildest dreams, I’d want to see Calgary do what Montreal is currently doing. They’re “rebuilding” with key faces in key places. St. Louis and Lecavalier are at the heart of it.
I don’t think Sutter is leaving - I think the owners will see to that. So with that in mind my dream scenario is:
President of Hockey Operations: Darryl Sutter or Craig Conroy
General Manager: Craig Conroy or Darryl Sutter
Head Coach: Jarome Iginla
Assistant Coach: <good coach to back Jarome up>
Flames <ANNOUNCE> that the team is getting younger and building a new era (and never actually say “rebuild”).
Iginla becomes the face of the franchise again, and he helps usher in a youth movement - and the owners knowing that people will back a franchise that is led by Jarome and other Calgary “04 celebrities” actually allow the Flames to take their time and build a team around young stars without rushing.
and no, I don’t think this is going full Oilers. Iggy and Sutter are of a different quality than the rubbish they did.
The dream.