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Originally Posted by NilssonistheReal14
I can assure you there was nothing mutual about this decision. And, this is also not the Flames choosing the coach over the GM. Right now, everything being spun by the Flames is saving face from the fact that a GM no longer wanted to be here even though he was offered a lucrative extension and the authority to fire Sutter.
Brad chose to leave. This team is a dumpster fire and he is getting out when he can. Its an impossible team to recruit players to, and combine that with the meddling owners?
They will probably keep Sutter to make it look like this was their choice. But, its not.
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If your comment is correct, and I actually think your spin on it is actually the most likely reason versus anything more elaborate like coaches being chosen over GM by ownership, then the only issue I take is the "dumpster fire comment".
That's such a fan (or opposing fan trying to poke) emotional reaction to disappointing season. If it's a dumpster fire, then BT created that dumpster fire. I actually doubt he thinks he made a dumpster fire. You say he was offered a contract, with full authority to make his moves, but then later you say we have meddling owners?
I think where you nailed it, is winning in Calgary, or any smaller Canadian market is much harder to do than other places in the NHL. Brad's job here is more difficult, and always will be more difficult than the job in Tampa for example. From, taxes, to media scrutiny, to our current arena situation (which will get rectified), to your point building a winner here is tougher.
I'm guessing Brad has impressed the hockey world, and as a GM, probably thinks he's got a better shot at the cup elsewhere. Sucks for us, but I wish him well.