Coaching Prospects: Who's available?

[Evocable Manager]

Bob Hartley was fired today.
Flames didn't have great possession stats but goalkeeping was their problem.

We can at least add him to a candidate list.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

Bob Hartley was fired today.
Flames didn't have great possession stats but goalkeeping was their problem.

We can at least add him to a candidate list.

Sometimes it feels like there can only be the 30 coaches who are already in the league, and they just shuffle like musical chairs. I'd like to think there are some sharp young coaching candidates who can do a better job, but it seems like GMs put a very high premium on previous NHL experience.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Not interested in Hartley in the slightest. He's not a very good coach. Calgary had a solid defensive core and some nice offensive pieces and still got destroyed in possession. That's as much on the coach as anything else.

 

[oPlaiD]

So who wants to bring back Davis Payne now that he's got more experience behind an NHL bench? Young blood right?

 

[Evocable Manager]

What about Todd Richards?
Former coach of the Blue Jackets. A team that in 2013 barely missed out, made it in 2014, injury plagued like crazy in 2015 and Bob was the worst goalie in the first 7 games.

Maybe he's an option?

 

[BlueDream]

Strong pass, never was impressed with him in Minnesota either.

 

[ChelFan31]

Senators fan here. What are your thoughts on Army showing Hitch the door if they don't make it past this 2nd round vs Dallas...

Would love to see him up here....he would provide a real shot in the arm that this team so desperately needs.

 

[KirkOut]

Senators fan here. What are your thoughts on Army showing Hitch the door if they don't make it past this 2nd round vs Dallas...

Would love to see him up here....he would provide a real shot in the arm that this team so desperately needs.

Hopefully 100% he is gone, even if we do make it past Dallas

 

[Ranksu]

I think you guys gonna love this proposal.
What about finnish coach Erkka Westerlund? Google him.

 

[Evocable Manager]

I think you guys gonna love this proposal.
What about finnish coach Erkka Westerlund? Google him.

What do his teams play like? He speak English?

His records aren't bad however struggled in recent playoff success.

I'm trying to think of coaches. I don't know anyone that outside of the NHL.
Dale Hunter? Lol.

 

[BlueDream]

I think you guys gonna love this proposal.
What about finnish coach Erkka Westerlund? Google him.

I liked him last year but I think he's regressed.

 

[Edgar Carrow]

I think you guys gonna love this proposal.
What about finnish coach Erkka Westerlund? Google him.

I say bring in as many Finns as possible; they have the best names on Earth. His English isn't very good.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

I liked him last year but I think he's regressed.

You took,the words out of my mouth.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I say bring in as many Finns as possible; they have the best names on Earth. His English isn't very good.

I am so sad that Juhamatti Aaltonen didn't pan out for the Blues.

 

[WalterSobchak]

This article on TSN regarding the race for Boudreau has a list of interesting head coach options.

http://www.tsn.ca/talent/the-race-is-on-for-boudreau-1.482906

Potential names to watch for NHL coaching vacancies:

Scott Arniel (Rangers associate coach): Had his first chance running a bench in Columbus. Blue Jackets gig is a coach killer. Arniel is ready for new life.

Guy Boucher (ex-SC Bern): Will have to prove he can coach more than just a trap system.

Bruce Boudreau (ex-Anaheim): The name du jour in NHL circles right now. He’s on everyone’s interview list.

Randy Carlyle (ex-Toronto): Still one of the best bench coaches in the game.

Bruce Cassidy (AHL Providence): On a real nice five-year run with the AHL Bruins. If the big club makes a change, he’ll get a long look from GM Don Sweeney.

Marc Crawford (ex-Zurich): Once fiery, a European vacation has made him a more rounded coach.

Kevin Dineen (Chicago assistant coach): Success with the Hawks could give this former Panthers head coach another opportunity.

Dallas Eakins (AHL San Diego): Too much, too fast in Edmonton. He’s California living right now. No rush.

Travis Green (AHL Vancouver): Has had success as a coach in the CHL and the AHL. Only a matter of time until he gets an NHL bench and some believe that time is now.

Bob Hartley (ex-Ottawa): He’s won a Stanley Cup, a title in Europe and a Jack Adams. That’s quite a resume.

Sheldon Keefe (AHL Toronto): On the rise.

Nate Leaman (NCAA Providence College): Eight years as the head coach at Union College and now in his fourth year at Providence. Think Dave Hakstol and his move from North Dakota to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Paul MacLean (Anaheim assistant coach): Experienced. He wasn’t the problem in Ottawa.

Kirk Muller (St. Louis Blues assistant coach): Wants his own bench again.

Todd Nelson (Grand Rapids Griffins): Nelson just seems to win wherever he goes and did a credible job during his interim stint last year with the Oilers.

Todd Richards (ex-Columbus): Same deal as Scott Arniel.

Brad Shaw (St. Louis Blues associate coach): Shaw is on a nine-year run with the Blues. If GM Doug Armstrong elects to move out Ken Hitchcock, he’s got a strong candidate in house.

Mike Yeo (ex-Minnesota): The players quit in Minnesota and Yeo paid the price. Can he get a second chance?

 

[Evocable Manager]

I actually wouldn't mind Yeo.
Even with Torchetti the Wild weren't very good. I believe 2-9 (5 L in a row) going into the playoffs.

Also in 2015 I felt his decisions made the Wild [or at least played a part] in them winning. He out coached Hitch.

 

[execwrite]

I sort of like this Hitchcock guy

 

[Alklha]

Senators fan here. What are your thoughts on Army showing Hitch the door if they don't make it past this 2nd round vs Dallas...

Would love to see him up here....he would provide a real shot in the arm that this team so desperately needs.

He expectation is that this is Hitchcock's last season, regardless of results. I suspect a Finals loss might be the only thing that could change that plan.

I'm not sure he will be available though. Armstrong has spoken about him moving upstairs after coaching, and Hitch has talked about this as though it is his last coaching job a few times.

 

[Ranksu]

I liked him last year but I think he's regressed.

What do his teams play like? He speak English?

He don't speak English that much, mostly terrible. He's one of the best coaches in Finland and mostly his system works. I just love his stonewall impressions when team is winning or losing, like Eastwood at Dirty Harry.

I just feed up this thread.

 

[Celtic Note]

Paul MacLean please!

 

[Celtic Note]

Bob Hartley was fired today.
Flames didn't have great possession stats but goalkeeping was their problem.

We can at least add him to a candidate list.

Please no!

 

[Dbrownss]

No Tippett....

 

[PiggySmalls]

Therr are some stellar assistant coaches out there that are primed to be the bench boss. I still would not have any problems if Mike Kitchen returns. Both Jamie Kompon and Curt Fraser were great assistant coaches while here in STL. there are even some real strong AHL coaches available. Blues are fortunate to have the ability to attract some grade A talent.

 

[Daley Tarasenkshow]

Sheldon Keefe is a name to watch for. He's such a great young coach.

 

[WalterSobchak]

honestly through all of this, I have to believe Muller was brought in to be groomed to be the next head coach.

Re: Boudreau, Strombolopolous and Friedman on HNIC stated that Boudreau's daughter and grand-daughter live in Ottawa, that is his most likely desired destination.