the Cunning Linguist wrote:
team are tired of the old school tactics of the Sutters. Expect more coach/GM-killer-type games going forward.
They were tired of the tactics last year.
Kind of a shame that this is likely Sutter-n-Sutter's swan song, because Darryl FINALLY has a worthwhile rookie in Mikael Backlund, Bourque continues to be a revelation, Tanguay is actually playing well to start, and Brendan Morrison has turned out to be a great bargain signing. Unfortunately none of that means shit if guys like Iginla, Bouwmeester, Regehr, and Jokinen continue to not earn their hefty paychecks.
King is understandably hesitant to shitcan Sutter. He remembers all too well how badly the Flames floundered under guys like Craig Button and how quickly Sutter turned their fortunes. But it's time.