Alain Vigneault Named Head Coach Part 2

[Rebels57]

Agreed, but Brind’Amour was a better player, easily IMO.

Definitely more well-rounded, durable, and consistent. No question about it. Primeau's 5OT goal and 2004 playoff run did a lot to make that trade feel more tolerable in retrospect.

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

Definitely more well-rounded, durable, and consistent. No question about it. Primeau's 5OT goal and 2004 playoff run did a lot to make that trade feel more tolerable in retrospect.

Yep. I hated the trade as a kid, but learned to love Primeau, even if I hated how he came to be a Flyer.

 

[TheKingPin]

That playoff run by Primeau was one of the all time best in philly history.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Primeau was more valuable than Brindy IMO. Not a knock on Brindy.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Dunno if anyone caught this interview last week:



Should hopefully assuage anyone biting their fingernails over "the young guys" and "the assistant coaches." Alludes frequently to young guys making an impact, talks about the "new staff" he's putting together (though says he'll "decide soon" about existing personnel), and mentions that despite the fact he's working with "Dave and Ron" on the WC team he won't be asking them about anything Flyers-related because he wants to have a "clean slate."

 

[Beef Invictus]

Dunno if anyone caught this interview last week:



Should hopefully assuage anyone biting their fingernails over "the young guys" and "the assistant coaches." Alludes frequently to young guys making an impact, talks about the "new staff" he's putting together (though says he'll "decide soon" about existing personnel), and mentions that despite the fact he's working with "Dave and Ron" on the WC team he won't be asking them about anything Flyers-related because he wants to have a "clean slate."

Dave and Ron are the last people I want him asking for Flyers stuff.

 

[occultist goat]

Dunno if anyone caught this interview last week:



Should hopefully assuage anyone biting their fingernails over "the young guys" and "the assistant coaches." Alludes frequently to young guys making an impact, talks about the "new staff" he's putting together (though says he'll "decide soon" about existing personnel), and mentions that despite the fact he's working with "Dave and Ron" on the WC team he won't be asking them about anything Flyers-related because he wants to have a "clean slate."

GOOD. AS IT SHOULD BE.

 

[Foggy14]

Dunno if anyone caught this interview last week:

Thanks for the link.

Looks like Uncle Gary went cheap on the voice recognition software.

For our hearing impaired fans, here's a quick translation:

Elaine? You probably figured it out, that's Alain Vingneault.

The next governor of my state? Ron Hextall, of course.

Felony killing? That thing that Lappy is an expert at.

The young goaltender, Kurt? Probably Carter Hart, but could be Kurt Russell.

Roberto Longo and Henrik on quest? A couple old goalies.

Young defensemen, Shane Goss despair, Ivan over and Travis Sandhya? Looks to be Ghost, Provy and a help desk guy from Bangalore.

Dave Axel? Forget about it, you don't want to know.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Thanks for the link.

Looks like Uncle Gary went cheap on the voice recognition software.

For our hearing impaired fans, here's a quick translation:

Elaine? You probably figured it out, that's Alain Vingneault.

The next governor of my state? Ron Hextall, of course.

Felony killing? That thing that Lappy is an expert at.

The young goaltender, Kurt? Probably Carter Hart, but could be Kurt Russell.

Roberto Longo and Henrik on quest? A couple old goalies.

Young defensemen, Shane Goss despair, Ivan over and Travis Sandhya? Looks to be Ghost, Provy and a help desk guy from Bangalore.

Dave Axel? Forget about it, you don't want to know.

Haha I'd noticed that too last night. I sniped the part about his parents early on in the thing for a little tweet.

And you don't even know about Kurt, he's gonna be special.

 

[GingerBeards]

God after I watched game 6 and how regulation and OT I thought it was destiny to win game 7. Took me weeks to get over that loss

The highlights of Primeau and Gagne's goals still give me chills. And damnit I miss Gary Thorne announcing hockey

 

[prototypical4thliner]

Primeau was more valuable than Brindy IMO. Not a knock on Brindy.

Disagree, because I think brindy would’ve filled the exact same spot at a high level. Think the talent level was just a bit higher for brindy than preems.

One thing I won’t discount though is how intelligent primeau was. To consistently modify his roles through his career to be successful says something about a player. I remember some random clips of him in practice coming out of the 04-05 breakout. He was in Hitchcock’s ear the whole time—that’s gonna be a penalty, they’re gonna call that all day, we have to move it quicker. Guy thought the game very well.

 

[macleish1974]

The highlights of Primeau and Gagne's goals still give me chills. And damnit I miss Gary Thorne announcing hockey

I miss Thorne. I miss Gene Hart .....sigh

 

[baudib1]

Disagree, because I think brindy would’ve filled the exact same spot at a high level. Think the talent level was just a bit higher for brindy than preems.

One thing I won’t discount though is how intelligent primeau was. To consistently modify his roles through his career to be successful says something about a player. I remember some random clips of him in practice coming out of the 04-05 breakout. He was in Hitchcock’s ear the whole time—that’s gonna be a penalty, they’re gonna call that all day, we have to move it quicker. Guy thought the game very well.

Don't know what you're disagreeing with but some good points.

If Chris Gratton had been Keith Primeau we might have won a Cup in the Lindros era.

 

[TheKingPin]

The highlights of Primeau and Gagne's goals still give me chills. And damnit I miss Gary Thorne announcing hockey

I was a the game with my brother. I remember thinking it was over during the second intermission. That OT was absolutely amazing. They brought everything.

I am really not sure how they came out so flat in game 7, injuries aside.

 

[Bruckuss]

Dave and Ron are the last people I want him asking for Flyers stuff.

He should however, bring some Flyers stuff for Dave and Ron, like some nice autographed Carter Hart Fanatics stuff

 

[prototypical4thliner]

Don't know what you're disagreeing with but some good points.

If Chris Gratton had been Keith Primeau we might have won a Cup in the Lindros era.

Merely disagreeing that I thought brindy>primeau instead of vice versa. Again, both important players.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

It’s a shame they didn’t win a Cup in 2004. Primeau’s playoff run that year was crazy.

 

[Limeyjim]

When will we hear about the assistant coaches? I want A.V. to choose his hand picked assistants, instead of continuing with the crew of misfits who occupy those positions now.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Disagree, because I think brindy would’ve filled the exact same spot at a high level. Think the talent level was just a bit higher for brindy than preems.

One thing I won’t discount though is how intelligent primeau was. To consistently modify his roles through his career to be successful says something about a player. I remember some random clips of him in practice coming out of the 04-05 breakout. He was in Hitchcock’s ear the whole time—that’s gonna be a penalty, they’re gonna call that all day, we have to move it quicker. Guy thought the game very well.

I don’t think Brindy was capable of the level of Primeau’s dominant ‘04 playoff. It’s a shame injuries ended Primeau’s career early.

 

[Rebels57]

When will we hear about the assistant coaches? I want A.V. to choose his hand picked assistants, instead of continuing with the crew of misfits who occupy those positions now.

I'll be really dissapointed if all 3 are still here.

 

[deadhead]

It's May 1, AV has plenty of time, go watch the playoffs.

 

[TheKingPin]

When will we hear about the assistant coaches? I want A.V. to choose his hand picked assistants, instead of continuing with the crew of misfits who occupy those positions now.

At this point, after the worlds I’m sure.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I'll be really dissapointed if all 3 are still here.

Honestly, I can't see it. With how even AV said he wants a clean slate, I think that means all 3 are gone.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

They’re erasing the Hextall administration. Only possible coach returning is Wilson, & I wouldn’t bank on it.

 

[Curufinwe]

Dave Tippett, who I was told wouldn't want to come coach in Philly because he was happy in Seattle, has interviewed for the Buffalo job.

Coaching Discussion III: Coach Hard With A Vengeance

Any coach worth his salt has zero interest in coaching here. Q turned us down for Florida, T Mac seemed to much rather go to Buffalo. Tippet wants to stay in Seattle. AV would rather have more time off Im sure.

The only coaches available to us are Mike Yeo, someone looking for their first crack at the NHL, or Scott Gordon.

For one reason or another, Philadelphia is a city where coaches just dont want to come to.