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Originally Posted by Kipper_3434
Seems like Zad loved Sutter as a coach. Disappointed more players didn't buy in, I really enjoy Sutter as a coach even if he did some questionable things. He still had the team playing a style of hockey that should have won many games despite low talent.
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Sutter did what he always does, but it was a season that worked against him due to terrible goaltending, and terrible finishing from the roster. The latter is more so on the talent of the team itself, hence why his style was a good choice since offense wasn't getting generated. But even with that, if goaltending was just even at an average level, the team probably wins the division, and he would likely still be the coach.
He's gone now, but the problems with this roster still is prevalent. It's just disappointing that the Flames management/ownership just won't acknowledge the writing on the wall, and commit to a proper rebuild by off loading the players with value, expired contracts, and aren't long term assets. The best this roster could produce if things go well is a pretty low ceiling, such as winning a round in the playoffs. That seems to be investing a lot into very little return.
Why this organization is so apprehensive to future building is beyond me, and makes me considerably disinterested.