Confirmed with Link: Muller hired

[BluesTraveller]

per Dreger:

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/466199979988492288

Darren Dreger
‏@DarrenDreger
Doesn't take Kirk Muller long to land on his feet as he agrees to a 2 year deal to assist Ken Hitchcock on the St Louis Blues bench.

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[Daley Tarasenkshow]

Wish he was better at running the PP. At least a former head coach can give Hitch some pressure.

 

[Multimoodia]

Imagine a swear word here.

Use it as an adjective and as a noun.
You will have my approximate reaction.

 

[kimzey59]

Wish he was better at running the PP. At least a former head coach can give Hitch some pressure.

He did a pretty good job of running a PP in Montreal(3 top 3 finishes).
Assuming he goes back to that role, he should be a major improvement over Agnew.

 

[Multimoodia]

Most of the posters on this board would not have been much worse than Agnew.

 

[Daley Tarasenkshow]

So is Muller now next in line for head coach? One would likely think that, right?

 

[kimzey59]

Most of the posters on this board would not have been much worse than Agnew.

True.
Still, what Muller did with the Montreal PP during his years there was impressive.

 

[Dbrownss]

He did a pretty good job of running a PP in Montreal(3 top 3 finishes).
Assuming he goes back to that role, he should be a major improvement over Agnew.

What went on on Carolina, wasn't their PP crap? I mean anything is better then what we had....

 

[ExJbeck]

Another move I don't like.

 

[stlbluz]

Good article with some ex Blues players sprinkled about.

And some insight about his coaching style.

 

[HockeyGuy73]

So is Muller now next in line for head coach? One would likely think that, right?

If it doesnt work out next year with Hitch, it may be time to bring in a whole new crew behind the bench.

 

[Inglorious Backes]

I like the move, have always been a big fan of Muller. He was an awesome assistant in Montreal, and did a great job with their special teams from what I remember. It's tough to get a read on his time in Carolina, but that is a pretty poorely constructed team. Terrible defense, Cam Ward sucks, and streaky star players like Semin and Skinner. Jordan Staal regressing as badly as he has is certainly a concern though.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Kirk was an excellent assistant coach in Montreal, good pick up for you guys.

 

[BigB]

Yay... Better than Agnew. Not sure if it will truly help us or are our players just incompetant.

 

[SweetyV]

I like it. As others have mentioned, has had experience running a successful power play (and not just for 50 games).

Also could be the successor to Hitch's job. He'll be 63 this year and might be on his last leg, regardless of team performance.

 

[The Note]

If he can bring, and sustain, pp success this is fine by me.

 

[Note Worthy]

I like the signing. Not too many years ago this franchise would have rolled with the same coaches and players next year. Maybe signed an aging vet or two way past their prime and called it an off season summer.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I don't mind bringing him in. Carolina's PP was dreadful this year. Then again when he was in Montreal, their PP was awesome. Let's hope we get the Montreal Muller as opposed to the Carolina one. Hopefully he helps Hitch out making adjustments in game.

 

[JustOneB4IDie]

*yawns*

 

[BlueDream]

*yawns*

Pretty much my reaction.

I'll wait until they get some more talent up front in their lineup to get excited about anything. Until then I couldn't really care less who our assistant coach is since I think he'll make a minimal difference.

 

[ExJbeck]

What will Kirk Muller's role be with the Blues as he join Ken Hitchcock's staff? http://www.101sports.com/podcasts/what-will-kirk-mullers-role-be-with-the-blues-as-he-joins-ken-hitchcocks-staff-he-tells/

 

[DeuceNine]

Most of the posters on this board would not have been much worse than Agnew.

Yes well most posters here already think they can own, manage and run the team so I'm sure this is a correct statement.

 

[Dbrownss]

Habs fans speak highly of him in one of their threads

 

[Daley Tarasenkshow]

I know this happens more in football than in hockey, but any chance Muller brings in some of his former players?