When things go wrong, a scapegoat will always be found. Whether deserved or not, the “fall guy” will always be there to take the blame.
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In the case of the St. Louis Blues, Ken Hitchcock has been at the receiving end of fan frustration as a result of early playoff exits, and uninspired play in the postseason.
Hitchcock wasn’t the one suiting up in the locker room, pulling on the blue note sweater, and leading the team on the ice. That being said, he is the boss out there. Hitch puts the lines together, picks who plays and when.