If the Flames want to keep Lindholm, Backlund, Toffoli, Zadorov, etc, then hiring Gallant might not be the best idea.
It does seem like Gallant's style of more suitable for the modern NHL than is Darryl Sutter's. He's an effective coach.
I just don't think the Flames can afford to have back-to-back abrasive coaches.
If the Flames win a cup, it will be with Wolf in net, not Markstrom. I hope that whoever the Flames hire, it's someone who is openminded enough to make obvious personnel decisions. If younger players excel, then they should succeed based on merit.
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