We were the second best team in the league last year. Like others have said, that 7 game winning streak was more of a firing coach bump that usually follows a coaching change.
The stats don't show how we are only playing a third to a half of a complete game every night. Peters was able to get this team going night in and night out, even if it did wear out.
I believe Wards record is a product of this team, not the teams record a product of him.
Any of Laviolette, Gallant, Boudreau would be just what this team needs. Those big names command more respect in the room from their resume. Guys buy in quicker, really believe in the systems and what they are told to do.
My opinion at least, that's all.
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