Speculation: 2016/17 Avalanche Head Coach

[Foppa2118]

Don't really like Larsen's resume as a HC for this team. Maybe we can poach him as an AC and become the Colorado Lake Erie Monster Jackets.

They could also just clean house in Cleveland if they hire Bednar, and take his other assistant Toby Petersen with him. He's got a Colorado connection as well, playing four years at CC.

 

[Tweaky]

That works. Lets us fire Army and Farrish, too.

 

[AvsFan2123]

That works. Lets us fire Army and Farrish, too.

My question related to this got unanswered. One has to think that with the hire of Pratt, someone's job is in danger (particularly Farrish). So what are the chances that our current assistant coaches stick around? Anyone with any insight or sources feel free to throw some knowledge my way.

 

[Tweaky]

There is a chance that we roll with 3 assistants this year, due to Pratt and the new HC not knowing the players. But unsure on that, because it is not uncommon for a whole staff to get replaced. Only reason I could see them keeping Farrish in particular is the short notice.

 

[tigervixxxen]

My question related to this got unanswered. One has to think that with the hire of Pratt, someone's job is in danger (particularly Farrish). So what are the chances that our current assistant coaches stick around? Anyone with any insight or sources feel free to throw some knowledge my way.

Some teams have 3 so I don't think it means they have to do anything. Eventually I'd think Farrish and Army would go but Army would have survived 2 coaching changes too.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

Out with the Farrish Army!

In with the Monster Jacket Squad!

 

[dahrougem2]

I bet Farrish probably doesn't even want to be here anymore. He's a defensive guy, Pratt is a defensive guy, Roy is gone. Really hope he finds his way out.

 

[MvpKinnon]

IIRC Army has survived on the team for so long because the players love him. I doubt he's going anywhere

 

[forsbergavs32]

IIRC Army has survived on the team for so long because the players love him. I doubt he's going anywhere

That's great and all, but it means nothing if the coach is bad at the Xs and Os of the game, just like we say with Roy. I know there's no way to be sure if he's been running the PP or if it was Roy and Sacco but either way Army has been here for both coaches, and even if its not really Army's fault, the team could really use a whole new group behind the bench (minus Pratt who just got here).

 

[hockeyfish]

That's great and all, but it means nothing if the coach is bad at the Xs and Os of the game, just like we say with Roy. I know there's no way to be sure if he's been running the PP or if it was Roy and Sacco but either way Army has been here for both coaches, and even if its not really Army's fault, the team could really use a whole new group behind the bench (minus Pratt who just got here).

It "shouldn't" mean anything (or really, shouldn't mean that much). But sometimes it means everything.

 

[Bender]

That's great and all, but it means nothing if the coach is bad at the Xs and Os of the game, just like we say with Roy. I know there's no way to be sure if he's been running the PP or if it was Roy and Sacco but either way Army has been here for both coaches, and even if its not really Army's fault, the team could really use a whole new group behind the bench (minus Pratt who just got here).

Iginla said on TV late last season "Tim Army runs our Power Play"...

 

[forsbergavs32]

Iginla said on TV late last season "Tim Army runs our Power Play"...

Missed that, well I guess we really do need someone new then.

 

[CalderKing21]

I bet Farrish probably doesn't even want to be here anymore. He's a defensive guy, Pratt is a defensive guy, Roy is gone. Really hope he finds his way out.

Could have fooled me. His schemes are downright offensive!

Iginla said on TV late last season "Tim Army runs our Power Play"...

He runs something, it's not a proper power play.

 

[Nalens Oga]

I'm guessing they're doing interviews this week and we'll get an announcement on the coach on the week of the 29th?

 

[tigervixxxen]

I'm guessing they're doing interviews this week and we'll get an announcement on the coach on the week of the 29th?

Who knows, really. Friday afternoon is as good as any.

 

[The Kingslayer]

IIRC Army has survived on the team for so long because the players love him. I doubt he's going anywhere

The players can love him all they want but this is a result driven business. Our PP sucks and I put most of that on Army.

 

[DanishAvsfan]

I agree. Insofar as Tim Army has been responsible for the power play he needs to be let go. I don't even think there should be a debate about that. Apart from a few brief spells of acceptability it has not been good. He definitely should not be kept around because the players like him. I think it might be good to wipe the slate clean and start with a new bench. It just might inject a new approach from the players' side.

 

[PAZ]

I agree. Insofar as Tim Army has been responsible for the power play he needs to be let go. I don't even think there should be a debate about that. Apart from a few brief spells of acceptability it has not been good. He definitely should not be kept around because the players like him. I think it might be good to wipe the slate clean and start with a new bench. It just might inject a new approach from the players' side.

"Because the players like him" is not a good reason to keep him around if that is the only thing he does. You sign someone like Biznasty for that, not an assistant coach.

 

[MvpKinnon]

The players can love him all they want but this is a result driven business. Our PP sucks and I put most of that on Army.

Yeah, you guys have a point. If he's really that bad I'm sure Sakic will take care of it eventually.

 

[TheFactor]

Who knows, really. Friday afternoon is as good as any.

Friday afternoon is my guess as well. Next week is really pushing it.

 

[AslanRH]

There has to be more to Army than just his likeability. He has survived regime change and also another coaching change. Not advocating for him to stay, but I can't see if his only redeeming quality is that the players like him how he could have stayed around that long.

 

[henchman21]

Army has a reputation of being a great individual coach. A lot of people rave about his ability to develop individual skills in players.

 

[Freudian]

They have to announce the new head coach this week. Just three weeks until training camp would be very tight as it is for the new guy.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Not sure it'll be this week but before Labor Day weekend for sure.

 

[flyfysher]

Army has a reputation of being a great individual coach. A lot of people rave about his ability to develop individual skills in players.

If Army has to stay then at least take him off of the PP and let him use his ability to develop individual skills in players. Let him work with Grigorenko on his skating and such.