Mr Positive
Cap Crunch Incoming
- Nov 20, 2013
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I think ultimately, that is the bad thing about getting coaches and GMs with a good rep. It will take a lot more to fire them, but every failure is a black mark, and they do add up. We aren't at the point of firing with these two. I'm sure of that. I'd bet that's not on the table until the mid point of next season.As it should be. It's up to the GM to hire the coach. He made a bad choice with McLellan. Give Chia a second chance but if he messes up again it is totally on him.
But the upside of having anyone with a good rep is that good reps are earned for good reason. I always think of the doom and gloom when Lundqvist is having a rough stretch, and everyone says he's just getting old and he's about to be a cap liability. The Rangers don't freak out and buy Hank out. They ride it out a bit, and adjust, and Lunqvist usually comes around and finds his game again. I'm sure the Oilers will be patient with their GM and coach for the same reason.