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They was Tarik who suggested in an Athletic article that it was unlikely he would come over. There wasn't really any reason for him not to as he had worked with Laviolette before including Nashville (other than retirement of course). Glad Laviolette was able to talk him into returning.Didn't they say he wasn't going to be coming over to Washington? Here's to hoping he does a better job with the defense than Reid Cashman did.
Pretty sure he coached the forwards in Nashville but, still, super experienced and a proven foil for Laviolette over the years. He's coached Pronger (both earlier and later in his career) and Paul Coffey later in his career. A really needed experienced hire for the blueline.Nashville knows defensemen. Works for me.
Exactly.Pretty sure he coached the forwards in Nashville but, still, super experienced and a proven foil for Laviolette over the years. He's coached Pronger (both earlier and later in his career) and Paul Coffey later in his career. A really needed experienced hire for the blueline.
If you want to petition for @francaisvolantsparis to be involved in the game planning and as part decision maker for the squad ....I will sign it.Schultz will rebuild our PP. No worries, guys!
You are toxicIf you want to petition for @francaisvolantsparis to be involved in the game planning and as part decision maker for the squad ....I will sign it.
Even if I’m juvenile for being one of the ones that hasn’t put you on ignore. LOL
Smart words here. But who is really responsible for the PP mess in this case?This is speculation based on evidence. Ive said recently. The brain debris from the exploding heads over Forsythe is epic.
How does he still have a job going thru all these different head coaches? Simple logic says 2 things.
1. He provides something that all the head coaches needed that is hard to come by,
2. He carries little responsibility for the systems and decisions that the team calls. Meaning that he is not calling or developing the sling shot that you hate so much. He is not screwing up. He does what he is told.
I am just taking a wild guess that he is one of the best video prep coaches in the league or is a technical wiz that they cant replace. I am guessing that everyone likes him. Its not in anyone's agenda to find a way to get rid of him.
So, to recap. The reason he still works there is....
Everyone likes him.
He doesnt threaten anyone.
If he doesnt threaten anyone his place in the hierarchy is low and he doesnt call the shots.
He is a can do guy that does bits and pieces of everyone's job. He's not important. He's not in charge of anything
Smart words here. But who is really responsible for the PP mess in this case?
Reirden. My guess is that the players have a piece in it either directly or indirectly. The Capitals have the best power play shooter/1 time shooter in the NHL. They have arguably the best power play passer in the NHL. They have one of the best if not the best power play defensemen in the NHL.
What changes do you see that can be made to that power play without giving away your best assets? I see lots of suggestions where the Caps walk away from their thing and go with more pp2. Ive seen moving Ov someplace where his shot is no longer a tool.
I know of 1 idea that makes an adjustment without breaking down the essential value of the group of players. Kuznetsov out and Wilson in and go with 2 players in front of the net. But that makes covering the shot from Carlson and Ov easier and you can over Oshie and Wilson with one player.
What have you got?
Season | Ovechkins 5v4 PP Shots/60 |
2013/14 | 20.81 |
2014/15 | 25.74 |
2015/16 | 23.6 |
2016/17 | 19.53 |
2017/18 | 19.88 |
2018/19 | 19.29 |
2019/20 | 16.13 |
LOL. Lighten up, Francis.You are toxic