You could make the argument that they won in spite of him, the PP in the 2011 cup year up until the finals was absolutely terrible. We had enough talent to at least have an average PP for several years and yet we didn't. For a guy who neved played competitive hockey at any significant level ( Junior A/US college) he's done pretty well for himself, I still think we can upgrade here.
I doubt that would happen but would love to see Savvy behind the bench.
You people are ****ing monsters.
The guy was a member of the coaching staff during what has been the most successful run this organization had in nearly 40 years.
I hope he has a lot of success and say thanks for playing a role in a big turnaround here.
I doubt that would happen but would love to see Savvy behind the bench.
I doubt that would happen but would love to see Savvy behind the bench.
Well said Mike.
The way people are spewing vitriol in here you'd think Ward did something to them personally.:
I also think an NHL coaching job might be difficult for Savard if he was inclined to coaching. A lot of stress and travel comes with the job.
I am quite happy that Ward won't be in charge of the PP anymore and wish him the best in Germany.
Why in the whole wide world of **** would he want to do this? He's not German, right?? Isn't he Canadian? Why the hell would you give up an NHL job (even if it is an assistant coach instead of a head) to go be a head coach in some second rate league in a country that you have no connection to??
Why in the whole wide world of **** would he want to do this? He's not German, right?? Isn't he Canadian? Why the hell would you give up an NHL job (even if it is an assistant coach instead of a head) to go be a head coach in some second rate league in a country that you have no connection to??
I would love that but is he even allowed inside a lightened room? I remember reading that his concussions were so bad, he had to live in the dark.
He already has DEL coaching experience. It's not the NHL, but the league is the highest level in the country, and has a ton of North American players to boot.
And iirc, Mike Keenan is not Russian.
He already has DEL coaching experience. It's not the NHL, but the league is the highest level in the country, and has a ton of North American players to boot.
And iirc, Mike Keenan is not Russian.
He already coached a German team and he and his wife enjoyed living over here.
Obviously, leaving the NHL to coach in Germany (which is at best a third rate league btw ) is kind of a downgrade. But maybe he seeked a new challenge. In Boston he was "just" an assistant coach, in Mannheim he can coach the way he wants. The team will play by his philosophy and noone else's.
(And he already played a role in the player-signings announced today).
Furthermore, he gets paid well I can assume.
Let's just hope for his sake that the fanbase over here has patience with him. They don't really like his style.
Did you sing the tune as you were typing ?
I wish him the best.
Neither is Dave King.
It'd be a pretty boring world if nobody ever ventured beyond his own borders.
I've recommended that book on numerous occasions. You get a great feel for the differences in culture between Russia and here. Quite eye-opening.
That makes a little more sense, but still. Especially since he has a wife (kids?), I would think they'd rather stay in the US or Canada and be closer to family and stuff, and be in the consensus number 1 league in the world, but maybe not? Like I said, just a weird move. Would a head coach in Germany make more than an assistant coach in the NHL?