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[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

I don’t think the GM has the coaching fire lever as an option anymore (or at least he shouldn’t). Which means the “quick fix plan” isn’t an option here. We’ll need to wait for the GM to get fired before a new coach is picked, which is probably the right call, but it does mean this season is likely a write off.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Flamesforever99

Yes sir! I'm surprised people still have hope for this team at the end of the day they'll either make the playoffs and get first rounded or miss it all together.

Hot and fresh take!

[Manhattanboy]

Not that there's a lot to do out there with Covid anyway but since the NHL resumed I would plan my evenings/days around Flames games.

Not going to bother anymore.

This is simply too painful to watch.

[SportsJunky]

I'll take Brouwer in between periods over Stajan everytime.

[flamesforcup]

We should have just traded whatever we could for Dubois. This teams never going anywhere without a center who can carry play himself.

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

The Flames have scored 5 5v5 goals in their last 6 games (including tonight).

In those 6 games, they have faced:

- Braden Holtby
- Mike Smith
- Mikko Koskinen
- Michael Hutchinson x2
- Matt Murray

Death row of goaltenders. Nothing they can do against such brilliance.

Thank you, Geoff Ward.

Damn, that is atrocious.

[ComixZone]

I don't get this stuff that's happening on Sportsnet.

For almost a decade, they didn't critique our goalies.

This year? We get awesome goaltending, and Loubo/Wills/Sportsnet are shining lights on the goalies and completely ignoring the absolute incompetence behind the bench?

Kris Versteeg and Craig Button are supplying actual analysis this year.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

I don’t think the GM has the coaching fire lever as an option anymore (or at least he shouldn’t). Which means the “quick fix plan” isn’t an option here. We’ll need to wait for the GM to get fired before a new coach is picked, which is probably the right call, but it does mean this season is likely a write off.

Unless ownership figures its seen enough and makes that call.

Kind of too bad they didn't keep the position of President of Hockey Ops but good on Tre I suppose for making sure that it was just him and then the owners.

[agulati]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

I don’t think the GM has the coaching fire lever as an option anymore (or at least he shouldn’t). Which means the “quick fix plan” isn’t an option here. We’ll need to wait for the GM to get fired before a new coach is picked, which is probably the right call, but it does mean this season is likely a write off.

Fire the GM and let Conroy or Pascal or Maloney take the interim tag then. Fire the coach and get someone for the rest of the year. Start afresh in the off-season summer. This year is not a write-off yet. Let it not be.

[AC]

I agree with those that have said it's unlikely just Ward's fault. This team chronically seems to struggle with consistency, mental toughness, etc.

But, I also agree we've yet to see a coach with an established track record get a shot with this team. I think both are serious issues with this team frankly.

A Gallant/Boudreau type of coach in with a big shakeup trade is probably what's needed, but logistically I don't think Treliving makes either, especially during the season. Which only complicates the problem because the solution then is to replace Treliving, which means you're gambling that whoever comes in next doesn't also run into the blindspots.

[Scary Eloranta]

At this point what’s the use of even firing ward. May as well tank and hope for a miracle in the draft. This is just not a good team and the positive games are just too few and far between.


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[flamingred89]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

I don’t think the GM has the coaching fire lever as an option anymore (or at least he shouldn’t). Which means the “quick fix plan” isn’t an option here. We’ll need to wait for the GM to get fired before a new coach is picked, which is probably the right call, but it does mean this season is likely a write off.

Hit the nail on the head here.

[SportsJunky]

It's the core Troy, it's the core.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Conroy GM and Sutter Coach?

[3rd liner]

Oh wow just saw the Rittich head butt. Obviously upset but no need for a concussion Dave!

[motorcrosser]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Conroy GM and Sutter Coach?

Did they get along back in the day?

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

I don’t think the GM has the coaching fire lever as an option anymore (or at least he shouldn’t). Which means the “quick fix plan” isn’t an option here. We’ll need to wait for the GM to get fired before a new coach is picked, which is probably the right call, but it does mean this season is likely a write off.

Yeah, fully agree. Going to lose this season, then you likely see Tre gone with Ward and the new guy will pick the next coach.

[kukkudo]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Conroy GM and Sutter Coach?

Can see this in the off-season

[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

I'll take Brouwer in between periods over Stajan everytime.

He is articulate and has poise, considering being new to the tv screen. Get him more experience as well, for the purpose of letting him or Stajan be the backup colour analyst for Hrudey.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Eichel aint coming here. Why would he want to leave one tire fire just to join another?

How does he have a choice?