"We really liked the odds of him taking us to the next level. We've had some bad luck in the past, everything seemed to come up snakeeyes the last few years, but we're going to roll the dice. These are the cards we've been dealt. We're going to try to parlay Rick's success as an assistant into a winning season with him at the helm. We're really going to up the ante this season; we need buy in. We're holding some cards close to our chest, but I think we have some good chips to trade for immediate help. The new owner is a high-roller. We're not bluffing.We're all-in on the playoffs. We think the battle for the Wild Card slot is wide open. We asked Rick about his interest, and he wanted a piece of the action", Chayka added (probably).
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"We really liked the odds of him taking us to the next level. We've had some bad luck in the past, everything seemed to come up snakeeyes the last few years, but we're going to roll the dice. These are the cards we've been dealt. We're going to try to parlay Rick's success as an assistant into a winning season with him at the helm. We're really going to up the ante this season; we need buy in. We're holding some cards close to our chest, but I think we have some good chips to trade for immediate help. The new owner is a high-roller. We're not bluffing.We're all-in on the playoffs. We think the battle for the Wild Card slot is wide open. We asked Rick about his interest, and he wanted a piece of the action", Chayka added (probably).
RemoAZ
Let it burn
My main concern coming out of the past couple of games is that Tocchet has been figured out and is being outcoached again. Aside from the top line, there isn't a lot of meaningful offense being created. It is still better than last year, but the Blues have done a good job shutting down nearly everything aside from that line, and it's happened in the past two games. This is where the adaptability of Tocchet gets the team in trouble, and the fortunes change a la last season. Somewhat comforting is that the top line can generate offense by its own skill and creativity and they can win games on their own, system be damned.
The other changes in the team and tactics this season should ameliorated a tailspin to the degree seen last season, but I'm still worried that with the way this season is laid out into series, opposing coaches are going to adapt to the lineup and tactics employed by the Coyotes more so than in regular seasons, and now there's footage out there of what the Coyotes were doing to be successful up and down the lineup and then what another team has done to stymie that to a large degree with no real change coming from the Coyotes. Just play this way against the Coyotes and unless Garland and Co. can carry the game, we'll grind it out.
Here's hoping the injection of assistants by Armstrong into the coaching staff can add some more versatility to the team tactics for this season's sake, but if I'm right on this underlying trend, Armstrong will be justified parting with Tocchet whenever he does so even if Tocchet improves on the record this season.
The other changes in the team and tactics this season should ameliorated a tailspin to the degree seen last season, but I'm still worried that with the way this season is laid out into series, opposing coaches are going to adapt to the lineup and tactics employed by the Coyotes more so than in regular seasons, and now there's footage out there of what the Coyotes were doing to be successful up and down the lineup and then what another team has done to stymie that to a large degree with no real change coming from the Coyotes. Just play this way against the Coyotes and unless Garland and Co. can carry the game, we'll grind it out.
Here's hoping the injection of assistants by Armstrong into the coaching staff can add some more versatility to the team tactics for this season's sake, but if I'm right on this underlying trend, Armstrong will be justified parting with Tocchet whenever he does so even if Tocchet improves on the record this season.
I'd relax. The fact his buddies are on the radio talking about how great he is and how in demand he is going to be is great news for us. You don't hear that if his job and an extension was secure here.
I think when Vardy got promoted, many thought it was because of the shortened year, and then when Stillman was hired it thought he was a BA hire not RT. With these two moves I think what might have happened was either BA and RT had a talk and BA did not like what RT was saying OR BA already had his mind made up and put the wheels in motion to replace RT at years end.
Habs just fired Julien and Muller. Watching for the Coyotes to play follow-the-leader 
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Habs just fired Julien and Muller. Watching for the Coyotes to play follow-the-leader
Habs have higher standards. Have the Yotes ever fired a coach midseason?
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Francis was fired with a .548 pt% and had the team in 5th place in their division.
The Yotes currently have a .528 pt% and are in 6th place.
The Yotes currently have a .528 pt% and are in 6th place.
That's also basically a career high for Tocchet (.529 last season), both here and in Tampa
I think every team AND fan base has higher standards than the Coyotes. RT should have been fired last year.
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And yet somehow the story persists that he has done a good job (in the media/etc). If it wasn't happening to the team I cheer for, it would be funny.
I wonder what happens to RT after a three game (in regulation) losing streak? I also wonder how much the Strang article affects ownerships thoughts on firing a coach mid-season. I think a midseason slump could be enough of we are still hanging in there in the standings. Most likely nothing will happen until after the season.
I still think there is a small chance we extend him if we make the playoffs. Like a two-year extension. Whatever. We can still fire him down the road.
But I do think it's hilarious that supposedly there is going to be a bidding war for a coach who can win just slightly more games than he loses.
But I do think it's hilarious that supposedly there is going to be a bidding war for a coach who can win just slightly more games than he loses.
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Unless the team overachieves, meaning makes the playoffs, wins a round, almost wins two, I think RT is gone. For budget reasons and for BA to evaluate players, I think is why BA/ownership hung onto RT. Its pretty clear BA has been cleaning house since he got here. BA will bring in the coach he wants by the summer. If BA is sure one of our assistants is the guy, he might do it mid season. Either way, I just don't see RT staying, he isn't BAs guy, and unless the team over achieves, BA won't keep him.
Please.
Fire this mumbling bumbling moron.
Fire this mumbling bumbling moron.
RemoAZ
Let it burn
https://thehockeywriters.com/arizona-coyotes-rick-tocchet-decision-time/
Coyotes Are Approaching Decision Time on Tocchet
Coyotes Are Approaching Decision Time on Tocchet
Vinny Boombatz
formerly ctwin22
Louis Pannone is my new favorite writer
Fire Tocchet Baby!!!!!!!
Fire Tocchet Baby!!!!!!!
rt
The Kinder, Gentler Version
This is the best Coyotes article I've ever read.
One of Tocchet's priorities this season should have been developing Hayton into a regular contributor. 100% failure in this regard. Far too many times in this league, stubborn coaches are sidetracking younger players. I would fire him for this reason alone because he is placing himself above the team by playing more experienced players in order to achieve a .500 record or thereabouts. Being mediocre should never be your objective.
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Being in the last year of his contact I just don’t see a firing happening even if we fall on our faces in the next 10-15 games. BA is probably already prepping his list for new head coaching candidates after this season and firing a coach mid-season can be bad for the locker room and PR
Finally someone that sees what is going on with the Yotes. I'm sure BA knows also.
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