Toldyaso
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Flint Firebirds 2018-19 Season Thread
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Firebrd828
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Since the media news broke has there been any reaction of Wellwood's hiring from the players and other coaches?
This team needs stability. Let's hope this all works out for the best.
This team needs stability. Let's hope this all works out for the best.
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From what I was reading online it seems as if it’s a 3 to5 week process. Hopefully quicker for Wellwood...but maybe not. There doesn’t seem to be an issue when someone like the NHL is involved but that probably because of the clout that it has and something that the CHL of course doesn’t.
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He seems like a pretty solid hire to me, so hopefully he does bring some stability and hopefully nothing goes crazy. He’s young enough to relate to the players still at 28 and he’s been through everything career wise. I would think even without the chaos that seems to be attracted to the Firebirds he seems like a good coach to have on the bench.
Thanks for pointing that out Naz. I just noticed that Nolan is 60 years old and, not that I'm saying he's old, but maybe communication with teenagers might be a problem. All the best to Coach Wellwood.
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Yes, I Told ya so.
Good move for the Firebirds, looking forward to seeing you again Eric.
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Toldyaso
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The more I look at it I just keep feeling better and better about this choice.
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Sigh...can't even come to the hockey forum board to avoid the political world anymore...
TcNorth
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Nope. It was a joke. You guys are uptight Scrooge’s! Relax.Sigh...can't even come to the hockey forum board to avoid the political world anymore...
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Glad you are feeling better. I still see a 0-9 record, but applaud the hire. I do not see a miracle worker, but if he can get our young men competing every shift every game, that would be a huge step in the right direction.
I don't believe people are expecting miracles, just some wins and competitive hockey from our players. They can only go up from here lol
Just watched the interview. I understand he has hockey experience and has won things but why would a new coach come in and in an interview talk about "MY" system, "MY" team, "MY" winning ways etc. Hockey is a team sport. It should have been about working together with the organization, coaches and players.
Let's hope BB has made the right choice although I get the feeling Wellwood approached him.
Let's hope BB has made the right choice although I get the feeling Wellwood approached him.
Well, they will be implementing his systems. His forecheck, his defensive zone strategies, transition, cycle and likely PP and or PK. So it's kind of understandable. He's the Captain of the ship, so it didn't come off as arrogant really to me. It was a good interview. He discussed going to some top notch coaches, for advice already, so it appears he's not above seeking that out. He's not messing with the leadership of this group and his discussions with Ty were probably good for Ty. It probably will take some time to get fully up to speed, but I have no problem with him saying "I'm a winner. I've won everywhere I've been and I'm going to win here with you guys too. This is how it's done and this is how we're going to do it." I like him saying this was an opportunity he wasn't going to let pass him by. It seems clear he wants to be here and succeed. If the boys are onboard I think he stands a good chance of doing that.
Toldyaso
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Sometimes it is just better to keep your negativity to yourself. You are a real downer and don't really add anything positive anytime you post. Please do me a favor and don't ever quote me and comment about what I post ever again.
I wouldn't read too much into him saying "my" systems etc., but heck I like it because obviously the systems that Flint had in place thus far obviously were not working. Hopefully, his systems/ideas of what he would like to do moving forward are well receptive by the players and organization.
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I have always called it as I have seen it. After three years now you are all now griping? Well, I do not tow the company line with you or you buddies. I think there is lot wrong with this franchise. Be as positive as you want at 0-9 with an suspended owner no one likes and a GM who has done a very poor job. Our kids are trying the best way hey can. Some decided not to show up until the second or third week. Some have been here since day ne. I liked the effort the last two games and the crowd of over 2,800 surprised me last Saturday Night with Michigan playing. I try to give both sides and will continue to do so without any pressure from other Firebird fans. Please stick with your chummy buddies and do not ever respond to me again! Please!!!
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