gstommylee
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He’s an honest, tell it how it is type of coach. He’s got a great hockey mind and I could see him becoming head coach one day.Dumb question but is he good? Did Hakstol have an assistant last year or is this a case of ownership giving him more resources to succeed so there are less excuses later?
Oh good. So Hakstol's replacement is good to go already. Ron Francis playing 4D chess over here.He’s an honest, tell it how it is type of coach. He’s got a great hockey mind and I could see him becoming head coach one day.
Has to be some foresight there.I really like this hire.
His WHL record as a HC is bonkers.
As a player, he was always highly respected as a vet and great locker room presence.
His well spoken and calm demeanor that he always exuded as as player should be a welcome balance to Hakstol's personality.
While I know it was just a joke, I am hoping there is some bit of foresight to @Fistfullofbeer 's comment above
Oh good. So Hakstol's replacement is good to go already. Ron Francis playing 4D chess over here.
I've always been a bit confused about who hires the assistant coaches. I've assumed that is a HC responsibility to pick the assistants but multiple people have speculated that this isn't the case.Oh good. So Hakstol's replacement is good to go already. Ron Francis playing 4D chess over here.
Depends on the organization and the coach. The top coaches pick their own assistants (for example when Trotz went to NYI), when it comes to newbie coaches, a lot of times it's the GM making the choice.I've always been a bit confused about who hires the assistant coaches. I've assumed that is a HC responsibility to pick the assistants but multiple people have speculated that this isn't the case.