scoringmachine
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Who should coach the Flames
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Gallant, Laviolette and Boudreau are all phenomenal choices
I do feel Laviolette would be the best fit. Gallant might be a good choice, and Boudreau, despite his lack of playoff success, has done some pretty good things with a more open style of play (which I feel would work well for this team). Any of those three I'd be happy with.
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Personally think Laviolette would be the best fit for this roster. Gallant would be interesting but the way he was let go from his last two jobs does makes me wonder. Boudreau I honestly can't stand but I do think he's a hell of a coach.
Those are the 3 options that interest me. So naturally the Flames won't even interview them. I've been warming up to Ward a little bit. Kind of assume he gets the rest of the season.
Those are the 3 options that interest me. So naturally the Flames won't even interview them. I've been warming up to Ward a little bit. Kind of assume he gets the rest of the season.
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Laviollette has taken 3 different teams to the SC finals and won the cup once. Not bad for a guy that played only 12 games in the NHL. He'd be my first choice at only 55, Gallant (my 2nd choice) is 56 and Boudreau is 65.
I like Ward and perhaps its his time to shine as a head coach, but my feeling is his role will always be an assistant. An assistant can be the friend of the players. The Head Coach has to be able to bust some balls and Ward doesn't have that personality.
I like Ward and perhaps its his time to shine as a head coach, but my feeling is his role will always be an assistant. An assistant can be the friend of the players. The Head Coach has to be able to bust some balls and Ward doesn't have that personality.
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Think people are forgetting the biggest factor in any of Gallant, Laviolette or Boudreau landing here; money. All three of those guys will be getting at least 2.5M, but more likely, 3M+ per season on their next contracts and I kinda of doubt Treliving is the one who sets the coaching budget. Would think that's above his pay grade.
In other words, the chances any of those guys land here likely depend more on ownership opening up their wallets than Treliving deciding to go after the next up and coming hidden gem.
In other words, the chances any of those guys land here likely depend more on ownership opening up their wallets than Treliving deciding to go after the next up and coming hidden gem.
With the group we currently have, it really doesn't matter. Unless we can fill a few holes, on a budget, the new guys fate will be the same as the last 4 guys.
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Whoever is smart enough to put Kylington in the top 4 and Bennett centering in the top six and Monahan on the wing.
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Dack
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I hope Ward is our HC out of necessity. If it's by choice then I might be done with Treliving.
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CamPopplestone
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That's what the Islanders are currently proving wrong at the moment. A good coach will have surprising effects.
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The Islanders have a top 15 centre who actually can playmake. We don't.
Also I don't think this core has it in them mentally. They quit every other year. They tune out hardass coaches, and want a country club
