TSN: Caps fire Oats and McPhee freed - Toronto options?

[New Liskeard]

Do you think that's why Hunter said see ya!

No question about it. There was some debate regarding who would Leaf fans rather have, Ovy or Kessel. Ovechkin is one of the best players in the game and will likely make the hall of fame, yet when looking at what they won, and the constant turn over of coaches; the truth is clear. That's the biggest challenge some posters have here, apparently skill and talent are all that matters.

 

[thewave]

Is Grabo a coach killer? That's 3rd coach he has played for that has been fired.

Ya but he produced fine for 2 and was praised by Wilson and Oates

 

[p.l.f.]

That 2 wk assessment period that Shanny talked about is over as of today
Whether that means anything or not

 

[SprDaVE]

That 2 wk assessment period that Shanny talked about is over as of today
Whether that means anything or not

Nonis is in Finland, or at least was, scouting the U-18's. They said once he's back, we'll hear more on personel changes probably.

Either way, it's a looooong off-season.

 

[Trapper]

Nonis is in Finland, or at least was, scouting the U-18's. They said once he's back, we'll hear more on personel changes probably.

Either way, it's a looooong off-season.

Well there is still some good playoff hockey going on now. I'm mean it's not night fishing but some damn good games. MacKinnon is a beast. I hate you Colorado.

 

[Tyler Biggs*]

Oates will be a quality assistant coach somewhere.

The Leafs should get Oates as an assistant.

Thoughts?

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

Oates will be a quality assistant coach somewhere.

The Leafs should get Oates as an assistant.

Thoughts?

toronto doesn't have enough botox clinics to keep up with oates' face.

 

[ForSpareParts*]

Oates will be a quality assistant coach somewhere.

The Leafs should get Oates as an assistant.

Thoughts?

Based on what?

 

[Tyler Biggs*]

Based on what?

Good hockey man, smart player when he played. The guy knew the game, that's for sure.

He did wonders for Tampa's PP. Great vision for the game.

 

[RaskY]

No question about it. There was some debate regarding who would Leaf fans rather have, Ovy or Kessel. Ovechkin is one of the best players in the game and will likely make the hall of fame, yet when looking at what they won, and the constant turn over of coaches; the truth is clear. That's the biggest challenge some posters have here, apparently skill and talent are all that matters.

Washington's problems go far beyond Ovechkin's poor defensive play...Do you think Washington would be a better team with Kessel instead of Ovy?

The team sucks. Ovechkin's play in his own end or lack of leadership is definitely there but hockey is too much of a team game to just put the blame on him...Their goalies are wildcards, the have no semblance of a defensive system, and McPhee and Oates were clearly not on the same page. I mean McPhee goes out and trades Filip Forsberg for Martin Erat and then Oates doesn't even use Erat. You would think that's something a coach and GM would talk about. Same thing happened with Penner. Getting McPhee out was long overdue, and with proper management and coaching this team could become a contender again with Ovechkin and Backstrom at the center of the core.

 

[tzinc]

Excellent GM & Excellent coach

Leafs problem has been the lack of an excellent GM and an excellent coach
2 are available right now in McPhee and Laviolette

These guys are proven NHL winners the Leafs hired Shanny to think about things ok enough thinking hire them now before someone else does

watch these 2 guys get hired elsewhere and succeed while the Leafs continue being the Leafs

What a bold move it would be to hire these 2 ... that is not Leafs style sadly ...

 

[DD03]

Leafs problem has been the lack of an excellent GM and an excellent coach
2 are available right now in McPhee and Laviolette

These guys are proven NHL winners the Leafs hired Shanny to think about things ok enough thinking hire them now before someone else does

watch these 2 guys get hired elsewhere and succeed while the Leafs continue being the Leafs

What a bold move it would be to hire these 2 ... that is not Leafs style sadly ...

Remind me what McPhee has won in his life.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

McPhee is an excellent GM?

Absolutely hilarious.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

McPhee

 

[PullHard]

As someone who cheers for a team in the same division as the Leafs, I really really hope they do sign McPhee.

 

[HellasLEAF]

I think the last thing we need is another recycled coach.

I'm fine with less NHL experience if it's a true fresh voice that makes a real impact (like Roy).

 

[Baarle*]

Mcphee is a great GM?

 

[Daisy Jane]

McPhee is an excellent GM?

 

[The Apologist]

McPhee is an excellent GM?

Absolutely hilarious.

I just won $30 for KNOWING that this thread would be here. Thank you OP. Toronto ne'er fails me

 

[Havoc]

lmao McPhee

 

[Paradoc]

The guy who traded Forsberg for one goal Erat is an excellent GM?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

The guy who traded Forsberg for one goal Erat is an excellent GM?

The way that trade worked out is actually quite fascinating!

The basis of all of this hooplah was Varlamov for basically the 11th overall. Which was used to take Forsberg. Who he moved for Erat. He then moved Erat for Klesla and a lower level prospect out of Phoenix. Klesla is gone.

So, basically, he moved a current Vezina and potential Hart Candidate for essentially nothing.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

mcphee is a horrible GM. i'd take JFJ back (maybe) than having to hire mcphee.

 

[Lauro]

Don't want Laviolette here. Enough said about the other one.

 

[Leafidelity]

McPhee?

As in George McPhee?