This move just show's IMO a lot of the heat ownership takes around here (I'm still flabbergasted as to why, other than we are all disappointed in results) aren't completely valid.
They invest in this team on ice at a solid rate. I'm sure it's not an unlimited budget, but I still find it tough to complain about an owner that will spend to the cap, and will eat $8M on a move like this.
Also makes me feel (no inside knowledge) that it couldn't have been a Tre or Sutter decision when Tre walked. Seems like it was more like the owner wasn't willing to let Tre pivot on the coach once again, vs. it being the owner making Sutter untouchable.
I think Sutter gets results, and he made the old core (Johnny and Chucky led) better whether they liked it or not. But unfortunately, if you have this much backlash from so many players (based on what we are hearing) something has to give. I do worry though that it might mean we don't have the right group here to push forward. Coaching carousel continues..........
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