Maloney isn't even in Calgary is he? He's just a consultant more or less, right? I'm not sure it's that big a deal if they hire Tippett. If it is, then ditch Maloney. Head coach is a more important position than consultant or whatever Maloney is.
Hope to use this GIF many times in 2018-19 after W's! Just wish she was wearing a Flames Jersey when she did this; but we were still in Japan at the time and she didn't have one yet.
President's trophy contending teams win the Cup most years. Teams with 105 points or more.
Lower seeded teams don't win very often.
What Sutter did in LA was abnormal.
I think it's either his strategy to get the Kings in as a bubble team to stream to into the playoffs or his teams are either too tired and bruised up going into the final stretch of the seasons. The first cup he won with the Kings was very similar to what happened with the Flames. It was a fresh start for the players after a coaching change and everyone was psyched up and ready to play for him going into the playoffs. Like what Sutter also said, the Kings were also more skilled than the Flames ever was and they were able to use their size and speed at those times to pound the opponents over long series. History also shows Sutter hockey is not sustainable over the 3rd or 4th season with him behind the bench. It's hard work over long seasons. His style probably took a toll on his players or they tuned out by the 4th or 5th season.
Sheldon Keefe is an incredible coach and is poised for long successful NHL career, but I don’t think Treliving would go with him at this point. He would be my number one choice, but assuming he isn’t a realistic option: bring back Darryl!
I just checked Bill Peters' HockeyDB page. First of all, he shoots right and we need more of that around here. Secondly, he played for the Hobemma Hawks back in the 80s. This guy is a warrior.
edit - jokes aside, his coaching record in terms of qualifying for the playoffs is atrocious. I'd like my vote back please.
Last edited by SportsJunky; 04-17-2018 at 11:20 PM.
Now I’m really confused... you referenced 2 Sutter teams
Please don’t follow up with 95 points being unacceptable. It’s 2 wins and an OT loss off your magical 100 point number.
I didn't say 95 points was unacceptable. I said teams that squeak into the playoffs as a lower seed don't usually win Cups and so I'd rather have a coach with a track record of finishing much higher in the standings take over the Flames.
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I didn't say 95 points was unacceptable. I said teams that squeak into the playoffs as a lower seed don't usually win Cups and so I'd rather have a coach with a track record of finishing much higher in the standings take over the Flames.
Let's get the last coach who got over a hundred points with the Flames (and that was not in the clutch and grab era).
