yeah, cause if the players think Boucher is too much of a hardcore systems guy with a strict attention to detail then obviously Sutter is the solution...
Boucher changed his message today, it wasn’t about what it takes to win a game it was about what the coach and organization were looking for from his players. He said his forwards okay perimeter hockey, soft hockey. He talked about players to build around and he cited Pageau & Stone.
Change of tune to me means bey-bey Hoffman, Ryan. Way to soft
Unless Eugene wins lotto max, Ryan isn't going anywhere. No one is going to take him. Only option is a buyout, and Eugene is too cheap for that. The best chance of trading Ryan was after his good playoff run last season, and still Ottawa would probably have had to eat some money.
that would nice. i think they come into the league for the 20-21 season. which means we would only be getting rid of ryan for two seasons. better than nothing but still gonna have to offer a bunch of incentive to get him off our books.When is the Seattle expansion. We could get rid of Ryan that way if it's soon.
Unless Eugene wins lotto max, Ryan isn't going anywhere. No one is going to take him. Only option is a buyout, and Eugene is too cheap for that. The best chance of trading Ryan was after his good playoff run last season, and still Ottawa would probably have had to eat some money.
We are definitely stuck with him until the bitter end.Not only would we be too cheap to buy him out, I think I've read that his bonus structure makes it not as worth it since you can't buy out bonuses.
The only hope for Ryan is that he can contribute something to this team. A buyout or trade is not realistic.
We are definitely stuck with him until the bitter end.
Still cant believe that people were so worked up thinking that. I really think the media here is some of the least knowledgeable people aroundYup. Only 3 years removed from the fan base and media ****ting themselves over the idea of him leaving as a ufa.
Still cant believe that people were so worked up thinking that. I really think the media here is some of the least knowledgeable people around
Yep there is always a risk in resigning guys....Heck even when we sign EK to a monster deal ,you know its going to have a few bad seasons included....But in the end teams are usually stuck with these types of deals until the bitter endIt was a tough time. We'd lost Alfie the year before, we gave up a boatload to get Ryan, and he was coming off 23 goal season in 70 games so he looked not far off from the 30 goal player we thought we were getting. I was on board at the time, but as usual, once they're overpaid they lose so much value to us or in trade.
I don't get how he justifies playing White almost 20 minutes 1 night, 10 the next and then potentially scratching him.According to line ups tonight; White will be the scratch if Thompson able to go and Chabot will play with Boro.
I like Guy as a coach, but he clearly can't adjust to using the young guys - it is now time for Guy to go.
I heard Guy snapchats them...Not sure what kind of communication skills works with the kids.
Not sure there are any really great candidates to replace GB right now anyway.
There's a weird mix of millennial players and veterans right now. Not sure what kind of communication skills works with the kids.
He would probably be cheap too. Melnyks favourite attribute to a coach.I'm a big proponent of hiring Keefe. He's a proven winner at every level he's coached, his teams play a style of hockey that is entertaining to watch and, most importantly, he's experienced with Juniors and the AHL meaning he knows how to handle millennials which sadly is an important factor these days.
Not sure there are any really great candidates to replace GB right now anyway.
There's a weird mix of millennial players and veterans right now. Not sure what kind of communication skills works with the kids.
You say exciting, I say perillous, especially if we end up keeping our 2018 1st rounder.next year's roster is going to be so exciting offensively with Brown, White, Chlapik & hopefully Formenton / Batherson making the jump. i wish we had a Bruce Cassidy type in our system to pick from.
It worked for Toronto, New Jersey & BostonYou say exciting, I say perillous, especially if we end up keeping our 2018 1st rounder.
There are a few names out there that could warrant consideration
Lindy Ruff
Dave Tippett
Kirk Muller
Sheldon Keefe
Jim Montgomery
Adam Oates
David Quinn