Who cares about Brent Sutter, he did as much as Keened did the last two years. The only difference is their last name. When Calgary struggles and one Sutter gets canned at least there will be 4 more they can rely on.

Surprised? Man, am I the only one who read every newspaper report this winter/spring saying how he wanted to go back home and was a possible coaching candidate for Calgary or Edmonton? He was living on the east coast, and his home was a 5 hour flight away. Now it's an hour and a half drive. The writing was on the wall

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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  06.24 by dannylimes

Surprised? Man, am I the only one who read every newspaper report this winter/spring saying how he wanted to go back home and was a possible coaching candidate for Calgary or Edmonton? He was living on the east coast, and his home was a 5 hour flight away. Now it's an hour and a half drive. The writing was on the wall

Took the words right out of my mouth....

I truly do feel bad for the Devils and for their fans on this one, but don't tell me this was a surprise. Sutter said he wanted to be closer to his family. He never said he didn't want to coach in the N. He isn't going to coach the Oilers against his brother, and, coincidentally, his brother happened to have a head coaching job open. There wasn't one hockey fan in North America who didn't see this coming. So either this Vanderbeek isn't a hockey fan, or he's smart like paint...

Hes just playing the duh role. No way he and Lou didnt know Sutter was leaving. Obviouslt it was okay with them and/or there was some back door agreements. Hes just trying to save face.....

From that picture, it looks as though Sutter took a short bus to the press conference.

no, that's just how rarely the Sutters smile, PopKing, their faces just aren't used to it

Between the 7 brothers they just have to have more kids. Enough boys and the whole Flame's team will have Sutter on the back of there Jersey.

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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  06.24 by dannylimes

Surprised? Man, am I the only one who read every newspaper report this winter/spring saying how he wanted to go back home and was a possible coaching candidate for Calgary or Edmonton? He was living on the east coast, and his home was a 5 hour flight away. Now it's an hour and a half drive. The writing was on the wall

Exactly.

I'm not surprised at all but I do wish he had gone to Deadmonton. Why not there to coach against your brother's team? Sutters must be different from my family. Sibling rivalries abound.

And the Devils should be choked.

He's just blowing smoke up Jersey's fans' butts. It makes him look stupid, when the rest of the hockey world knew this was happening months ago. Just admit he knew and move on. And it is not New York, New Jersey traffic. Red Deer to Calgary is a piece of cake, whenever Duane has to do it.

On another tampering note, I heard that Gaborik has purchased a house in Hongcouver? To be near his buddy Demietra? Too bad. I used to like Gaborik. I 'd hate it if he died and went to Hongcouver.

How could you EVER like Gaborik, Hank? Or was that just put in there to help make the rest of the point?

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How could you EVER like Gaborik, Hank? Or was that just put in there to help make the rest of the point?

I actually like the Wild. They play the Canucks tough. The enemy of my enemy, etc....

And I like Gaborik. I think he's very good if fragile. I'd love to have him in Deadmonton playing with Hemske.

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Really? A Vancouver top line of Sedin-Sedin-Gaborik?There's tampering everywhere it seems. Seems like Bettman doesnt give a $hit.

Only if they sign the sisters. I think he'd be better not playing with them though. Leave Burrows with them and make another line.

Bettstein is such an inconsistent tool it's beyond belief.

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If i was the Devils owner,i'd be pi--ssed too.

should they be looking for a draft pick??

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Originally posted 01:03 PM ET  06.24 by Hank Kingsley

On another tampering note, I heard that Gaborik has purchased a house in Hongcouver? To be near his buddy Demietra? Too bad. I used to like Gaborik. I 'd hate it if he died and went to Hongcouver.

I heard he was going there for the longest time...ever since they got Demetria last year.

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Really? A Vancouver top line of Sedin-Sedin-Gaborik?There's tampering everywhere it seems. Seems like Bettman doesnt give a $hit.

I don't think they will keep the Sedin's and Gaborik.

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Originally posted 04:36 PM ET  06.24 by Hank Kingsley

Only if they sign the sisters. I think he'd be better not playing with them though. Leave Burrows with them and make another line.

Burrows was awesome with them.

Sedin-Sedin-Burrows
Demitra-Kessel-Gaborik