It was just minutes after his club pulled off one of the most magical comebacks in franchise history so maybe we should give Iron Mike the benefit of the doubt.
First question I had for the coach after the game was who his starting goaltender would be Game 4.
"I thought you might ask to start a controversy," was his opener.
"We'll have to wait and see."
Guess who is starting a controversy Mikey? You and only you.
If indeed there is a one in a million chance you're actually thinking about starting Game 3 replacement Curtis Joseph instead of Miikka Kiprusoff I assure you you are the only one in North America who thinks it would be wise.
The correct answer would have been: Miikka.
Instead, you risk further infuriating one of the game's premiere netminders who is the only reason the Flames have a shot at pulling off an upset over San Jose.
We're sure you're simply playing one of your little playoff head games you're so well known for.
But if you insist on keeping up this charade past practice today you will be solely responsible for a distraction the Flames probably don't need.
Yes, Joseph was a solid fill-in, helping the club rally from three goals down - but that's what backups are paid to do.
Starters are paid to win the biggest games, so Miikka goes back in.
You know that Mike, so quit the games.
End your little controversy and make it clear you still have a firm grasp on what you're doing.

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