Peters apologizes for criticizing Eddie Lack last year: 'That was a mistake'

Bill Peters got ahead of the awkward questions at Monday's press conference, where he was introduced as the new head coach of the Calgary Flames.

During his introduction, he took the time to apologize to former Carolina Hurricanes netminder Eddie Lack - who began the year with the Flames before being dealt to the New Jersey Devils - for harshly criticizing his play.

"You won't get the Eddie Lack soundbite," Peters said, according to TSN's Jermain Franklin.

"That was a mistake, not a proud moment as a coach," Peters added, according to The Athletic's Craig Custance. "A little over the top."

Here's his 2017 soundbite in full:

Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters doesn't seem too happy with the play of goaltender Eddie Lack pic.twitter.com/z1kuIGS0Vv

- Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) March 3, 2017

Lack was limited to just eight games this season split between the Flames and Devils, where he went 2-4-0 with a .870 save percentage and 4.00 goals-against average.

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