Who should replace Ryan Huska as Flames Head Coach? - Page 8 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Jay Random · 10-30-2025, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

Jay Pandolfo will soon be an NHL coach. Not sure if he is the best fit for Calgary or if he'd leave the NCAA to come to Calgary.

If they fire Huska after this season, I'd give Boudreau two years with this group.

Would Boudreau give this group two years? Or any years? He's 70 and hasn't coached since the Canucks fired him in January, 2023. I don't think he's knocking on people's doors looking for work.

Enoch Root · 10-30-2025, 09:57 PM

And even if he were, why would we want him?

memphusk · 10-30-2025, 09:58 PM

I also don't believe any team is knocking on his door.

Jay Random · 10-30-2025, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

And even if he were, why would we want him?

Because whenever the team has a coach with no prior NHL head coaching experience, fans blame the GM for not hiring an experienced coach.

Then, when the GM hires an experienced coach, fans blame him for hiring from the ‘old boys club’ instead of thinking outside the box and hiring someone new.

Repeat as often as unnecessary.

DoubleK · 10-30-2025, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

And even if he were, why would we want him?

Who would you suggest?

Jay Random · 10-30-2025, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

Who would you suggest?

Suggesting anyone is a mug's game. Who's going to be available at whatever time Huska gets fired? Your guess is no better than mine.

Snuffleupagus · 10-31-2025, 03:53 AM

Gerard Gallant

Enoch Root · 10-31-2025, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

Who would you suggest?

I am not suggesting anyone, because I don't think he needs to be replaced.

But if a discussion were warranted, it sure wouldn't be Boudreau

Erick Estrada · 10-31-2025, 08:13 AM

LOL Huska isn't going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Those of you that want him fired are in for a long period of disappointment. The roster is finally starting to play to their level on paper and this is what it looks like when they don't overachieve. It's a talent problem, not a coaching problem. Buckle up as the rebuild is just starting.

DoubleK · 10-31-2025, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I am not suggesting anyone, because I don't think he needs to be replaced.

But if a discussion were warranted, it sure wouldn't be Boudreau

No opinion, just opinions on other's opinions.

Gotcha.

Psytic · 10-31-2025, 10:14 AM

Just collect the picks, perfect tank commander. Either that or get someone that will open it up so the losses are more entertaining and they arent stunting creativity.

Ba'alzamon · 10-31-2025, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

No opinion, just opinions on other's opinions.

Gotcha.

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His opinion is that Huska doesn't need to be replaced.

Bingo · 10-31-2025, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhett44

My biggest complaint is how boring his system is. Sure, when you are winning you can put up with it. But when you are losing most games, it is so boring to watch.

If you're going to suck regardless, at least entertain the fans. I miss Hartley hockey.

It was exciting! Spend most of the game in your own zone blocking shots and hope that a stretch pass pays off!

ForeverFlameFan · 10-31-2025, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

LOL Huska isn't going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Those of you that want him fired are in for a long period of disappointment. The roster is finally starting to play to their level on paper and this is what it looks like when they don't overachieve. It's a talent problem, not a coaching problem. Buckle up as the rebuild is just starting.

Those who want him gone might want to find a new hobby. He is going to be here for the next few years. We are tanking at the right time.

HighLifeMan · 10-31-2025, 12:10 PM

Personally - I think it is incredibly easy to judge a coach who has managed to get his team just one regulation win through 12 games while they sit dead last in the NHL.

If we are going to heap praise on the guy for what he did last year, mustn't we also acknowledged how terrible of a job he has done this year?

A good NHL coach can get consistent results from it's rosters year over year - especially when there was literally zero turnover from last year. There is no excuses. I get that many of you want to see this team fail this season as to build for the future and that's fine, but that doesn't excuse bad performance. Didn't we want to avoid creating a losing environment at all costs? One regulation win in 12 games isn't going to help that.

Had Conroy not been so quick to sign this guy to an extension - I think the opinions in this thread would be quite different. He essentially piggy backed off of what Darryl put into place here (which wasn't working), but comes with a much softer and more gentle approach for the players.

How is it that Pittsburgh can find so much success with a god awful roster and a rookie head coach? This whole "lack of talent" argument falls on deaf ears for me. Huska has been a disaster this year and should be called out for it.

He can stay for the remainder of the year so long as this team pivots and trades off it's assets, but for me he's hasn't shown that he is the guy I want leading this team into the future.

Bingo · 10-31-2025, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HighLifeMan

Personally - I think it is incredibly easy to judge a coach who has managed to get his team just one regulation win through 12 games while they sit dead last in the NHL.

If we are going to heap praise on the guy for what he did last year, mustn't we also acknowledged how terrible of a job he has done this year?

A good NHL coach can get consistent results from it's rosters year over year - especially when there was literally zero turnover from last year. There is no excuses. I get that many of you want to see this team fail this season as to build for the future and that's fine, but that doesn't excuse bad performance. Didn't we want to avoid creating a losing environment at all costs? One regulation win in 12 games isn't going to help that.

Had Conroy not been so quick to sign this guy to an extension - I think the opinions in this thread would be quite different. He essentially piggy backed off of what Darryl put into place here (which wasn't working), but comes with a much softer and more gentle approach for the players.

How is it that Pittsburgh can find so much success with a god awful roster and a rookie head coach? This whole "lack of talent" argument falls on deaf ears for me. Huska has been a disaster this year and should be called out for it.

He can stay for the remainder of the year so long as this team pivots and trades off it's assets, but for me he's hasn't shown that he is the guy I want leading this team into the future.

Disaster by lineup decisions? Lines? Style of play?

I think Huska was part of the culture last year that exceeded expectations. I wouldn't say he out coached his opposition in tactics.

This year I think the team is making a lot of mistakes and the goaltending isn't as good.

But I don't think Huska has changed the way the team played or altered how he coaches.

Personally I gave him credit last year for creating an environment where they out work the opposition nightly, but not for being shrewd per say.

GioforPM · 10-31-2025, 12:30 PM

Pittsbrugh has a "godawful roster" with two of the best players in NHL history - Malkin at 17 points in 12 games and Crosby 11ith 15. Brian Rust is there and he scored 31 goals last year. They have healthy Anothony Mantha at just under PPG. Karlsson is still a 50 point Dman. They have good goaltending,

Reggie Dunlop · 10-31-2025, 12:34 PM

Every time the Calgary Sun does a "Who should be the Flames new Head Coach?" reader survey, Don Cherry invariably wins.

The people have spoken!

HighLifeMan · 10-31-2025, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

Pittsbrugh has a "godawful roster" with two of the best players in NHL history - Malkin at 17 points in 12 games and Crosby 11ith 15. Brian Rust is there and he scored 31 goals last year. They have healthy Anothony Mantha at just under PPG. Karlsson is still a 50 point Dman. They have good goaltending,

Yes a team that had a -50 goal differential last year and is being led by a core of 35+ year old talent should theoretically be godawful. The coach is clearly doing a fantastic job and getting the most out of his roster. That's the point. The same can't be said for Huska, can it?

Erick Estrada · 10-31-2025, 01:38 PM

As said above some of you may need to find a hobby if you can’t handle a rebuild as this is what it looks like and the organization isn’t going to scapegoat the head coach for the current situation as this is a bottom 5 roster in the NHL and the unsustainable props that held them above water last season have collapsed.