[Maritime Q-Scout]

At the start of last season the Flames were projected to be a cup contender.

That didn't materialize. Coaching was likely a big factor, and explains Sutter's departure.

What I mean by that is, with the right coach it's possible for the team to rebound and compete next year, not only game in game out putting up a competitive season and a playoff appearance, but with the team they have on paper they should be able to challenge for the cup of Lord Stanley.

Could Gallant be the guy to put them over the top?

He's very successful, heck to Vegas to the finals in their expansion year. His firing there seemed... odd.

Is he hard on players? That I don't know. Possibly.

Does that mean that he'd cause Huberdeau to have the same season next year as he has this year?

In theory... yes.

Except, Huberdeau cut his teeth in the NHL under Gallant. Huberdeau won the Memorical Cup with Saint John under Gallant. They have a relationship, and that likely would go to him rebounding next year rather than having a repeat of this year's poor perforamance.

Am I saying Gallant is the right coach to go after? No. But, that's because I really don't know the right coach to go after, I don't know if promoting from within is the right path. Me saying I don't know, means, just that, I have no idea.

Ultimately, I want a coach that will lead us to the Cup. Don't care if it's Gallant, Sutter, Love or Gordon Bombay.

All that to say I wouldn't dismiss Gallant out of hand.