Fire Eakins (Part II) - AKA: The Official Coaching Thread
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KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
I had a dream last night that Eakins was fired. When I woke up I didn't even bother checking Twitter and wasting precious data because I knew it wouldn't happen.
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Jason Gregor @JasonGregor 15m15 minutes ago
Today is #Oilers Xmas party...there is no press conference for coach. IMO firing him now would be cop out. GM gave him only 2 centres.
Today is #Oilers Xmas party...there is no press conference for coach. IMO firing him now would be cop out. GM gave him only 2 centres.
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GretzkytoKurri9917
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It's hard to get into hockey when your team's players are depressed and your team's management is clueless. What a strange decision to keep this coach.
GretzkytoKurri9917
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MacT thinking we were set at center.
Behind closed doors,I believe he's tanking.
He's obviously not going to come out and say it.
Well there you have it only having 2 NHL centre's is the reason every part of their game is a failure. Yep.
KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
That's really the only explanation for the current center depth.
Arcobello and Draisatl... Good gravy that's bad.
Slicknitty
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Ehh we've become a black hole of suck and are widely viewed as a talent ruining organization. I agree another top pick sounds nice (if we drop to rock bottom by season's end) but it's not going to help us. We've got so many highly talented picks on this team and they look pretty mediocre out there. Great talent managed by bozos.
oilers_guy_eddie
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It really annoys me that the Oilers management has not said anything about this situation.
They know that the media has been talking about Eakins getting the axe. They saw their players getting booed on the way to the dressing room.
If you're the GM or the President or the owner, don't you have to come out and stand up for your coach and your players?
I mean, if you have made the decision to keep him, don't you have to at least address the fans on the subject?
"Guys, we saw the anger last night and we know there's a lot of speculation about Dallas' future with the team. But I still believe in this coach and he is not going to be fired. I'm the GM and I'm taking ownership of that decision."
If they don't say something, it seems like the axe could still fall any moment. That's not fair to Eakins, and I can't imagine how the players are going to respond when they know the other shoe could drop at any moment.
They know that the media has been talking about Eakins getting the axe. They saw their players getting booed on the way to the dressing room.
If you're the GM or the President or the owner, don't you have to come out and stand up for your coach and your players?
I mean, if you have made the decision to keep him, don't you have to at least address the fans on the subject?
"Guys, we saw the anger last night and we know there's a lot of speculation about Dallas' future with the team. But I still believe in this coach and he is not going to be fired. I'm the GM and I'm taking ownership of that decision."
If they don't say something, it seems like the axe could still fall any moment. That's not fair to Eakins, and I can't imagine how the players are going to respond when they know the other shoe could drop at any moment.
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Calgary was playing with 3 AHL centers and beating teams like Anaheim there Jason. Gregor has been defending Eakins all year. Ridiculous assessment. He tried to argue with me via text that the team was showing no improvement under any other coach. He puts 0 onus on the coaching for our current state if affairs. Another oiler apologist. Hate our local sports media these days.
molsonmuscle360
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I dunno what's up with guys like Gregor, Rishaug and Steve Simmons that all say that Eakins should keep his job. I don't know what it is about Alberta, but it seems to be this weird place in the universe where being ****** at your job doesn't get you fired.
I'll give them until Tuesday to say something. I can understand if they want to just use today to clear their minds.
GretzkytoKurri9917
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The 2015 NHL Entry Draft will be huge for the Oilers regardless,since the Oilers could pick up a player projected to be the best since Crosby,or a number 1 defenseman.
McDavid=Best player on the team since the 1980's
Hanifin=Number 1 Defenseman that we haven't had since Pronger left.
Slicknitty
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Not just that, but there is a culture of unaccountability starting from the very top and all the way down to the players, coaching staff, even the medical guys a while back...
GretzkytoKurri9917
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It's very clear that Eakins isn't going to be fired anytime soon;fans and the media seem to not comprehend it.
Eakins is Mactavish's guy,and he's not going to be fired no matter how much individuals want him gone.
Slicknitty
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3 firsts haven't done anything to rescue this team. A generational player won't either.
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Well to be fair, if Eakins should be let go, so should MacT and Lowe.
I don't think it should be one guy to fall on the sword. Katz needs to grow some courage and can everyone.
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GretzkytoKurri9917
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Generational players are generational for a reason,and do make a huge difference.
Where would Pittsburgh be without Crosby.
Where would Pittsburgh be without Crosby.
So the GM should be fired? Or is Gregor cowtowing to Oiler management? I think the later, if he is suggesting no change is necessary. For what its worth, as much as Eakins took on a difficult job - his predeccesors all did better with lesser tems. His powerplay is a joke. The coach is in over his head Gregor, he has as much a chance improving as KLowe has of getting fired.
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