Rumours were running rampant that Hartley was going to join the Montreal Canadiens as head coach, in part fuelled by a report at The Hockey Writers – where I also write about the Flames – that he had actually signed there. So it was a bit surprising, let's say, to attend a press conference where he was unveiled as Calgary's head coach instead.
Whoops.
Over the past four seasons I've had the chance to cover Hartley's tenure at the helm of the Flames. After the smoke has cleared, I have a few key memories I'll take away from the whole experience.