Rumor: All Purpose Anthony Duclair Trade Talk (Duke requested trade, Coyotes trying to grant it)
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Lilhoody
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Assuming the past few pages of dialogue are truth, not just hockey nerds guessing at what's going on - assuming this isn't a non-hockey issue and it's an RT/JC philosophical and accountability issue:
Tocchet and Chayka are going to be working elsewhere or not at all, wondering what went wrong. Using the widget example and the spread sheet stats, it appears to me this player doesn't need more practice, just more ice time. His buddy Max on the other hand, either needs more practice or more press box (and he isn't the only one). That's just a simple solution to the perceived issue. IMO the real issue issue is true leadership. One shouldn't treat all employees the same, especially on a team. Doing so is managing, not leading. Managing is easy, yet flawed. It may be adequate in a work unit, with a similar product and pay, but still has shortcomings and certainly doesn't work on a team.
These guys don't make the same "widget", aren't deployed equally and certainly aren't paid the same. Maybe Duclair is over trained, not lacking in fitness? Or, maybe he (and Archibald) need to be in the weight room, not taking 200 extra shots after practice. Maybe he needs a day off, or a pat on the butt and public praise? Who knows, my point is management of people doesn't work in this case, people have different motivators and needs. . IMO it's up to RT/JC to figure it out, or Duclair and his agent will find a coach who has and he could flourish.
I could go on and on, but who reads long posts anyway?
Tocchet and Chayka are going to be working elsewhere or not at all, wondering what went wrong. Using the widget example and the spread sheet stats, it appears to me this player doesn't need more practice, just more ice time. His buddy Max on the other hand, either needs more practice or more press box (and he isn't the only one). That's just a simple solution to the perceived issue. IMO the real issue issue is true leadership. One shouldn't treat all employees the same, especially on a team. Doing so is managing, not leading. Managing is easy, yet flawed. It may be adequate in a work unit, with a similar product and pay, but still has shortcomings and certainly doesn't work on a team.
These guys don't make the same "widget", aren't deployed equally and certainly aren't paid the same. Maybe Duclair is over trained, not lacking in fitness? Or, maybe he (and Archibald) need to be in the weight room, not taking 200 extra shots after practice. Maybe he needs a day off, or a pat on the butt and public praise? Who knows, my point is management of people doesn't work in this case, people have different motivators and needs. . IMO it's up to RT/JC to figure it out, or Duclair and his agent will find a coach who has and he could flourish.
I could go on and on, but who reads long posts anyway?
One last point on Duclair. First call is to a former coach when you are thinking of acquiring a player. That’s not going to go well in this case (for whatever the reason with both Duclair and Roy). That is likely what is really limiting the offfers currently.
Lilhoody
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Why just sell low on one good young player when you can sell low on two?
Your best friend gets unnecessarily f***ed with at work, it doesn't affect you at all? These are young players that basically live with each other half the year. To be trapped in a situation where you can't escape due to your RFA status unless you make a public show of things can't be fun. Does playing for the team look fun right now?
RemoAZ
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There's that guy that's tearing up the AHL. Shame he's not sticky enough for the NHL.
Lilhoody
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He also hasn't shown anything at the NHL level. I don't think he's the savior we needed, may be time to drastically lower expectations.
Agreed that there is a major void in leadership. This team is far too young. Our mix is too lopsided. This is why I like the idea of bringing in someone like Hagelin, Bozak, Pacioretty, etc.
And give OEL the "C" along with his extension.
RemoAZ
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I don't see the coaching staff doing enough to develop him. Look at Keller. He was put right on the top line with two skilled players and left there for many games to get his feet under him. Why can't we do something similar with Strome? If anything, as a center, you'd think he'd need that even more. How much better does Fischer look after a sustained period with two skilled forwards? I just don't get why we're f***ing around with Strome so much. It's like Turris all over again.
KG
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Unfortunately OEL has done nothing to warrant the 'C' at this point.
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