BREAKING - Several Players to Request Trade if Coach Isn't Fired, According to Reports
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March 22, 2023 (12:07)
Elliotte Friedman, an NHL insider, recently reported that Flames forward Nazem Kadri has criticized the team's head coach, Darryl Sutter, for their poor performance this season. This unusual move by Kadri has garnered attention from throughout the league.
Furthermore, there have been reports that several other Flames players may request trades if Sutter remains as head coach next season. Sutter, a former farmhand who became an NHL coach, is known for his low-event defensive style and rigorous practices. However, his outdated coaching techniques and treatment of players, such as intentionally misremembering Jakob Pelletier's name, have caused him to fall out of favor with the team and its supporters.
As the Flames seek to rebuild and improve their performance in the upcoming season, the future of their coaching staff remains uncertain.
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According to a recent report by Dean Molberg of The Nation Network, Nazem Kadri is not alone in his frustration with Flames' head coach Darryl Sutter. Several other players have reportedly threatened to request trades if Sutter remains as the coach for the upcoming season.
Sutter's coaching methods have come under fire from multiple players on the team. His rigorous practice routines and defensive strategies, along with his behavior towards players, have left many feeling dissatisfied and unenthusiastic.
There is growing speculation among fans that the Calgary Flames' underwhelming performance this season, combined with GM Brad Treliving's contract expiring, may put the entire front office at risk. Reports of player discontent with head coach Darryl Sutter have only added to fans' concerns.
Fans are drawing comparisons to the departures of
Johnny Gaudreau and
Matthew Tkachuk, who allegedly left the Flames due to their dissatisfaction with Sutter's coaching style. As a result, some fans are optimistic that a new front office could usher in much-needed improvements for the team.
Regardless of the accuracy of these reports, it is evident that the Flames require a turnaround. With the current season drawing to a close, fans will be closely monitoring the team's offseason moves to see if any changes are made.
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