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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
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.
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I think the meddling owners comment might be fair to say still.
Being able to fire Sutter does not mean full autonomy.
I wouldn't be surprised if Treliving was just sick of dealing with Edwards in general, and even being able to fire Sutter might not have been enough to keep him here at this point.
(And to be clear I don't blame Edwards for meddling, if I owned a hockey team I would meddle too. Hell I'd probably just Jerry Jones it and name myself GM. But I do think that meddling does make the GM's job harder)