Rumor: Gregor: Gulutzan and Yawney "Signed, Sealed and Delivered"

BarDownBobo · May 23, 2018

I know we've got a ton of coaching threads going on but I feel like this is worthy of a new one. On his show today Gregor said that he's got a very good source that says Gulutzan and Yawney are "signed, sealed and delivered" to be assistants here. Sounds like there could be an announcement Friday or Monday. The timing of the announcement could hinge on Swift Current's result at the Memorial Cup tonight as there's lots of speculation that their head coach Manny Viveiros could be the third assistant, but Gregor didn't mention that explicitly.

Personally I'm really excited about these potential hirings, really wanna see what Yawney can do with all the young dmen with his track record.

Bryanbryoil · May 23, 2018

So apparently GG can bark at refs when we're getting screwed and run a good PK. Yawney can run a solid D corps and PK, now we need a PP and ES guy as well as someone that can call timeouts and match lines for Todd so that the Koala can do what he's best at which is?

Aerrol · May 23, 2018

Bryanbryoil said:
So apparently GG can bark at refs when we're getting screwed and run a good PK. Yawney can run a solid D corps and PK, now we need a PP and ES guy as well as someone that can call timeouts and match lines for Todd so that the Koala can do what he's best at which is?

Todd is good at teaching overall systems and defensive structure. Also pretty good at motivating the players, or he seemed so last season. Less so this one. I still think if he could ever learn to adjust in-game he'd be a pretty great coach in this league. As is, his stubbornness is a pretty serious flaw.

5 Mins 4 Ftg · May 23, 2018

Looking forward to seeing this crew. TMac needs this to elevate his coaching game and bring different perspectives. MV would be a great 4th addition to the staff. Excited about this change.

MinimaMoralia · May 23, 2018

I'm pretty stoked to see what Yawney can bring out of Nurse.

Also stoked Coffey wasn't immediately pencilled into a position.

Baby steps.

The Batman · May 23, 2018

Any intel on Manny Viveiros? Is he good with the PP?

The Hound · May 23, 2018

Great. Now McLellan knows he won’t have a free pass throughout the season since we have quality assistant coaches who can fill his role. Really hope one of them can get something out of Looch and give Pulju confidence.

PBandJ · May 23, 2018

Picking up flames leftovers?

Hooray.

Spawn · May 23, 2018

McGhost Division said:
Picking up flames leftovers?

Hooray.

Just think about how sweet it will be when we beat them in the conference finals with Gulutzan writing up the the play that has us win in the dying seconds of triple over time in game 7....

shoop · May 23, 2018

If this is true it makes sense that while Nelson is looking at joining an NHL staff the Oilers are out

GG is clearly the head coach in waiting.

McTonyBrar · May 23, 2018

Looks like i was right for a whole month.... :sarcasm:

Del Preston · May 23, 2018

BoldNewLettuce · May 23, 2018

Bryanbryoil said:
So apparently GG can bark at refs when we're getting screwed and run a good PK. Yawney can run a solid D corps and PK, now we need a PP and ES guy as well as someone that can call timeouts and match lines for Todd so that the Koala can do what he's best at which is?

As I mentioned before, koala populations are surprisingly inundated with gonnorea

Digger12 · May 23, 2018

Well I guess if practice is sluggish and a stick needs to be thrown into the stands then McLellan can point at GG and say "You do you, Gully. I need to take a leak."

At least now we know that if October 2018 is the same as October 2017, the Oilers have their 'till end of season' replacement in GG.

Del Preston · May 23, 2018

They've extended the netting around the entire rink at Rogers Place to prevent Gulutzan from hitting a loge table with his stick.

Ritchie Valens · May 23, 2018

What's kind of funny (at least to me) is both Yawney and Gulutzan are from Hudson Bay, SK...a town with a population of about 1200-1500 roughly.

Ritchie Valens · May 23, 2018

KYams17 said:
Looks like i was right for a whole month....

Nice scoop!! We have some competition for speedy turtle.

guymez · May 23, 2018

Really hard to paint this in a negative light.
Very solid signings IMO. If the team isnt on the ice this is about as good as it gets in May. :nod:

MoneyGuy · May 23, 2018

McFuhryous said:
Nice scoop!! We have some competition for speedy turtle.

Naw, turtles eat yams. Everyone knows that.

McTonyBrar · May 23, 2018

McFuhryous said:
What's kind of funny (at least to me) is both Yawney and Gulutzan are from Hudson Bay, SK...a town with a population of about 1200-1500 roughly.

Isn't Viveiros from SK too?

oilers'72 · May 24, 2018

KYams17 said:
Isn't Viveiros from SK too?

Born in St. Albert, so if he's signed as an assistant, he's pretty much coming home.

Edit: didn't know that he was drafted by the Oilers in the 6th round (106th overall) in 1984.

Emanuel Viveiros hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com

Bryanbryoil · May 24, 2018

McFuhryous said:
What's kind of funny (at least to me) is both Yawney and Gulutzan are from Hudson Bay, SK...a town with a population of about 1200-1500 roughly.

Do you think that they may have run into each other once or twice there growing up in a town of that massive size?

guymez said:
Really hard to paint this in a negative light.
Very solid signings IMO. If the team isnt on the ice this is about as good as it gets in May.

IIRC you live in Calgary and watch your fair share of Flames games, what are GG's strengths and weaknesses?

McTonyBrar · May 24, 2018

oilers'72 said:
Born in St. Albert, so he's signed as an assistant, he's pretty much coming home.

Edit: didn't know that he was drafted by the Oilers in the 6th round (106th overall) in 1984.

Emanuel Viveiros hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com

Lol this had Oilers labelled all over it before this year

Good, up and coming coach. Terrible Roster without Skinner, Gawdin and a couple others

guymez · May 24, 2018

Bryanbryoil said:
IIRC you live in Calgary and watch your fair share of Flames games, what are GG's strengths and weaknesses?

I have watched a few Flames games just because I enjoy NHL hockey but to be honest its hard to watch that team when you're an Oilers fan.

From what I did see and primarily what I heard (from some media members that were close to the team) is that GG is a players coach first and foremost. He really seems to be able to connect with the players. I heard that the ownership/management group in Calgary thought that he was too much of a players coach which is why they let him go. Peters is thought to be more of a hard ass (sort of halfway between Hartley and GG) which is what they wanted.

GG was very respected in Calgary and I think he will be very valuable in terms of connecting with players and communicating systems.

Stud Muffin · May 24, 2018

McFuhryous said:
What's kind of funny (at least to me) is both Yawney and Gulutzan are from Hudson Bay, SK...a town with a population of about 1200-1500 roughly.

I thought Gulatzan was from The Pas? Hudson Bay is about a hour and a half from where I live, so that’s pretty cool.

Rumor: Gregor: Gulutzan and Yawney "Signed, Sealed and Delivered"

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