Coaching Discussion - Berube's Out; Who's In? (upd.: this thread is closed)

[CanadianFlyer88]

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McLellan and Sharks part ways

The San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan have mutually agreed to part ways.

The decision comes after the Sharks missed the playoffs for the first time since 2002-03. San Jose finished fifth in the Pacific Division with a 40-33-9 record.

McLellan, 47, has been the Sharks’ head coach since 2008-09, taking the reins from Ron Wilson.

He guided the team to first in the Pacific Division in each of his first three seasons as head coach, twice reaching the Western Conference Final. However, the franchise was still unable to advance to a first-ever Stanley Cup Final under his tenure as head coach.

In 540 games as Sharks’ coach, McLellan has posted a 311-163-66 record.

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[Rebels57]

Now the question is, do we jump at McLellan or do we hold out hope for Babcock first?

 

[bennysflyers16]

Was Robinson an assistant in SJ ???

He could be perfect assistant to mentor our young D

 

[FlyersKevin]

McLellan has to be the top candidate now.. The other coaches on the shortlist mostly have jobs right now.

 

[kelmitchell]

Sharks fired their coach let's get him boys lol

 

[McNasty]

Now the question is, do we jump at McLellan or do we hold out hope for Babcock first?

I think they would be smart to interview him ASAP. If you're sold on him try to take advantage of other teams potentially waiting on Babcock.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Now the question is, do we jump at McLellan or do we hold out hope for Babcock first?

If he is our guy, get him. Babcock isn't going to get the control he is rumored to want in Philly !

Nice for G to work with him too for next few weeks.

 

[SchennSational1022*]

We're kind of stuck in limbo, if we want Babcock we might wait to long and lose out on McLellan. Tough spot for Hexy.

 

[Jray42]

I think McClellan would be my top choice, maybe even ahead of Babcock considering the power Babcock wants. Go out and get him Hextall!

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Was Robinson an assistant in SJ ???

He could be perfect assistant to mentor our young D

He was, they're keeping him & moving him into another role with the organization though.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

holding out for Babcock might not be the wisest of choices. I don't think he comes here anyway. McLellan might be the guy.
Maybe JR's BFF will end up in SJ.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

I think McClellan would be my top choice, maybe even ahead of Babcock considering the power Babcock wants. Go out and get him Hextall!

exactly..

if this is the guy we want, stop ****ing around and just get him..

dont wait till you have to scrape the bargain bin yet again..

 

[beetee15]

I would be all over this. Puck possession coach with players like G and Voracek. My god we dump and chase with players like this?! Todd McLellan will be to the Flyers as Alain Vigneault was to the Rangers. Do it.

 

[Rebels57]

I'm all for McLellan. Let's get it done.

I firmly believe that if this doesn't get done in the next few days, it's because Hexy and his "good friend" Babcock already have a verbal agreement.

Maybe McLellan is the better choice anyway. Detroit has often complained of Babcock not being "youth friendly" and playing grinders like Abdelkader too often with their skilled players.

 

[OriginJM]

team McLellan

 

[Hiesenberg]

Some National Writers predicting that McLellan may be the top choice for them anyway

 

[ILoveStephanieBrown]

I would be all over this. Puck possession coach with players like G and Voracek. My god we dump and chase with players like this?! Todd McLellan will be to the Flyers as Alain Vigneault was to the Rangers. Do it.

all teams dump and chase

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I'm all for McLellan. Let's get it done.

I firmly believe that if this doesn't get done in the next few days, it's because Hexy and his "good friend" Babcock already have a verbal agreement.

Maybe McLellan is the better choice anyway. Detroit has often complained of Babcock not being "youth friendly" and playing grinders like Abdelkader too often with their skilled players.

The Flyers aren't the only team that will be going after McLellan. McLellan will also be coaching Canada at the WC's which very well could affect his time table.

 

[Rebels57]

No, the Flyers aren't the only team that will be going after McLellan.

Good point. I can see New Jersey making a play. Toronto will put its eggs in the Babcock basket.

Edmonton needs a coach too.

Should be interesting.

 

[CSKA1974]

I would be all over this. Puck possession coach with players like G and Voracek. My god we dump and chase with players like this?! Todd McLellan will be to the Flyers as Alain Vigneault was to the Rangers. Do it.

I am a little bite leery about him. He coached a team with a good cast of players that choked year after year in play offs. Will he get "enough out of players"?

 

[Sombastate]

He's my 4th option, but the other 3 aren't available. So i'm all for getting it done.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

I am a little bite leery about him. He coached a team with a good cast of players that choked year after year in play offs. Will he get "enough out of players"?

He wasn't a playoff coach here, but he will get you to the postseason atleast.

 

[Curufinwe]

How many of the Sharks playoff failures came down to flaky goaltending?

 

[Halladay]

Id be fine with him.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Honestly, I'm not a fan of waiting for Babcock, especially if it means McLellan being picked up and Babcock going elsewhere as well. Get McLellan now. He will do well here.