New Head Coach search

[PKs Broken Stick]

Feels like they're waiting on Keefe to decide what he's doing, and Woodcroft is the backup option.

Has Woodcroft been linked to other openings yet?

You'd have to think Woodcroft wants to be HC of devils as 1st choice too, so he's willing to wait...if that's the case.

 

[Forge]

Feels like they're waiting on Keefe to decide what he's doing, and Woodcroft is the backup option.

Has Woodcroft been linked to other openings yet?

Elliott mentioned him super early with San Jose, but I'm not sure he ever interviewed.

Honestly, after between his firing and interviewing with the devils, it feels like it was crazy radio silence on him outside of the IIHF gig

 

[Emperoreddy]

Feels like they're waiting on Keefe to decide what he's doing, and Woodcroft is the backup option.

Has Woodcroft been linked to other openings yet?

I think so but it seems like he is waiting on us

 

[glenwo2]

Keefe or Woodcroft.

Fine with either.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Feels like they're waiting on Keefe to decide what he's doing, and Woodcroft is the backup option.

Has Woodcroft been linked to other openings yet?

Considering the guy is doing make up infomercials, he's probably doing every job opening right now. It sucks cause he should still be coaching Edmonton so I get why he wants to get back into a job ASAP

 

[Darkauron]

I don't want Keefe or woodcroft. They both suck

 

[Goptor]

I'm kinda surprised that the search has gone on this long. 3 teams have already filled their vacancies and I'm sure the other remaining teams will start to fill their vacancies very soon.

 

[bossram]

Berube was my top choice, but between Keefe or Woodcroft, good with both. Lean Woodcroft though.

 

[McDuffz88]

I'm kinda surprised that the search has gone on this long. 3 teams have already filled their vacancies and I'm sure the other remaining teams will start to fill their vacancies very soon.

Yeah, I think Fitz is waiting for the perfect candidate but he has to exercise caution when doing this. We don't want to wait too long and everybody of note gets signed and we get left holding an empty bag. If someone signs Woodcroft and Keefe decides he doesn't want to coach right now that would be a giant fumble on Fitz.

 

[BurntToast]

I may be in the weeds, but I can’t help to feel, that this long search has less to do with “due diligence” and its more an issue with the group think (management).

In my estimation, that’s also why the media has had trouble predicting led candidates. Some have even gone on to say that management is split on various coaches.

I think it’s a bad look for the organization. In theory, the Devils should be a top coaching destination, but you have a meddlesome management/ownership group. Now they look indecisive.

 

[ndkjr70]

pretty tired of kevin weekes bullshit tbh

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

Berube was my top choice, but between Keefe or Woodcroft, good with both. Lean Woodcroft though.

Why Woodcroft? Seemed he was cut quickly in Edmonton wonder if anyone knows why outside of goalie play as Knoblouch seemed to get team to play better or was that just Skinner?

 

[guitarguyvic]

Yeah I don’t get the woodcroft enthusiasm. I mean if he gets hired I’ll be open to seeing what he can do, but I don’t feel confident one way or the other.

 

[Blackjack]

Rod the bod is staying put. Looks like our choices are clear

 

[Ripshot 43]

 

[MasterofGrond]

GIVE COACH

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Why Woodcroft? Seemed he was cut quickly in Edmonton wonder if anyone knows why outside of goalie play as Knoblouch seemed to get team to play better or was that just Skinner?

they are playing the same system in Edmonton from all reports

they were simply getting sub-Vanecek level goaltending the first month of the season

 

[Devils Trap]

Why Woodcroft? Seemed he was cut quickly in Edmonton wonder if anyone knows why outside of goalie play as Knoblouch seemed to get team to play better or was that just Skinner?

It really was only goaltending. EDM has always, always been incredible 5 on 5. Their 5 on 5 play hasnt gotten much better under the new coach.

EDM to start the year with Woodcroft had horrific goaltending and their all work PP was at like 17% for Woodcroft. Thats it really, everything else was pretty good lol

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

WHERE COACH

 

[Nico Hischier]

If the bruins are silly enough to let Jim Montgomery go, njd should be all over that

 

[Blender]

 

[Better Call Sal]

I may be in the weeds, but I can’t help to feel, that this long search has less to do with “due diligence” and its more an issue with the group think (management).

In my estimation, that’s also why the media has had trouble predicting led candidates. Some have even gone on to say that management is split on various coaches.

I think it’s a bad look for the organization. In theory, the Devils should be a top coaching destination, but you have a meddlesome management/ownership group. Now they look indecisive.

This is certainly the pessimistic way to view things.

I have no problem with them taking their time. There is no need to rush the decision. It could be related to Woodcroft currently coaching at the Worlds. It could be that they’re waiting to see if Keefe wants to coach or not. And either of those could impact the final decision.

I’m not worried. It’s a major decision for Fitz and his tenure.

 

[Normal Devil]

If the bruins are silly enough to let Jim Montgomery go, njd should be all over that

Yeah .. he'd be the best available, He'll probably get another year, but you never know. Fitz is probably smart of wait it out a little while longer.

 

[longislanddevil]

If the bruins are silly enough to let Jim Montgomery go, njd should be all over that

I like where your head is at and I agree. I just can’t see Boston being that short-sighted though. These Bruins teams have significantly overachieved in the regular season and I never considered last or this year’s team a legitimate Stanley Cup contender (despite record).

 

[Whaddagoal]

Wow, a 5 year contract for Rod. After that lackluster playoff performance.

I highly doubt that will age well for the Canes organization. Reminds me of the contract that Sullivan got for himself earlier.

He's already been with the club for a long time and I'm pretty sure his expiration date / tune-out date is approaching with the current core.