Sky04
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- Jan 8, 2009
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We can argue whether the players or the coach or Bettman is the problem. But the solution is Cooper or another coach. Sadly it is the easiest move that can stimulate a change in the culture: one that accepts mediocrity (being generous) and losing. Cooper has a track record of winning, has players who outperform their regular abilities and has earned an opportunity at the NHL level.
I'm interested in the players only meeting tonight and even letting Boucher stay the season, but I'd expect some improvement from the team between now and then.
Honestly Boucher isn't completely to blame either, but he's lost his ablity to light the fire under these guys like when he first came in. Lets not forget he brilliantly made a system that let our terribad D-corps of 2011 look decent and strong enough to reach the ECF.
If he can doesn't have a huge ego, I wouldn't mind him staying as an assistant coach or some sorts, I just think he could have way to much of an imapct on another team under the right circumstances, especially if it's a division rival.