Confirmed with Link: Gord Dineen Named Head Coach Of Toronto Marlies

[Daisy Jane]

true, but IMO, i think there are better candidates out there than him. its nothing personal, but this is a position which is responsible for developing our youth. dineen doesn't have an impressive resume, and would have preferred someone with experience and someone who has success in developing youth. i.e. a chl coach (like spott hiring last year)

but no one wanted Spott last year.
and again - if he was part of the program for five years... I doubt Shanahan would have been yeah - i know we're focusing on development - but here, you can try because what the hey.

AND Spott spoke very high of G.Dineen.

 

[HeroNtF]

For those wanting a up and coming coach just wait till next year when dineen and king are assisstants for spott, then there will be plenty of room for new ahl coaches

 

[HockeyNightInBelfast]

For those wanting a up and coming coach just wait till next year when dineen and king are assisstants for spott, then there will be plenty of room for new ahl coaches

Like the idea of the internal promotion & that the duo have effectively "paid their dues" but I would;t call it an "inspiring" hire.

A safe one though & the stability+continuity will be good for the Marlies youngsters.

Very interested to see who the new assistant might be though.

DJ Smith may be a promising coaching prospect but he's still learning his trade just like Spott had to so prob best or him to remain as a head coach w/ Generals for now.

 

[Donald McRonald]

It works for me. Good luck Dineen.

 

[Budsfan]

I wonder who they will hire as a third coach?

 

[Donald McRonald]

I wonder who they will hire as a third coach?

probably Gilmour or something

 

[UllmansTiger]

Very happy for him. I've chatted with a few Marlies over past couple years and they all raved about him.

 

[crump]

 

[SprDaVE]

Very happy for him. I've chatted with a few Marlies over past couple years and they all raved about him.

Would you mind going into detail about the things said and who said them, etc.

 

[Drew75]

Love these moves. Promoting Spott, promoting the assistants. The leafs could use this stability.

This is the biggest change this summer with the organization - stability. No rash moves, no quick fixes, showing if you do your time and perform you will be rewarded with an internal promotion. This will now start to trickle down to the players, giving young guys a chance to show what they can do once they earn it.

It may not seem like much, but I think it's a huge change. Eventually Shanny will replace Nonis and Carlyle, but not until he has people to replace them that can be here for a decade. I like it, and it shows top talent that if come to the organization in a lesser role, they can work and develop into more prominent roles - see: Detroit Red Wings (Holland was developed internally, their coaches were taken care of until provided opportunities elsewhere, etc)

 

[Diatomic]

Would you mind going into detail about the things said and who said them, etc.

Kadri said he was nice because he let him eat French fries instead of apples and carrots

 

[JackJ]

This is the biggest change this summer with the organization - stability. No rash moves, no quick fixes, showing if you do your time and perform you will be rewarded with an internal promotion. This will now start to trickle down to the players, giving young guys a chance to show what they can do once they earn it.

It may not seem like much, but I think it's a huge change. Eventually Shanny will replace Nonis and Carlyle, but not until he has people to replace them that can be here for a decade. I like it, and it shows top talent that if come to the organization in a lesser role, they can work and develop into more prominent roles - see: Detroit Red Wings (Holland was developed internally, their coaches were taken care of until provided opportunities elsewhere, etc)

This will only work if the leafs roster reflects these changes. If carlyle limits all of the youngster to the fourth line/reserve then nothing has changed. For example:

JVR Bozak Kessel
Lupul Kadri Clarkson
Komarov Kontiola Santorelli
Bodie Smith Orr

Phaneuf Robidas
Gardiner Polak
Rielly Franson

Bernier
Reimer

Zero spots available for youngsters.

 

[Tyler Biggs*]

Can't argue that record and success on the farm team! Lots of prospects coming to age and experience right now. The future is looking friendly.

 

[Tyler Biggs*]

Marlies hire Gord Dineen as new head coach

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/ahl/marlies-hire-gord-dineen-as-new-head-coach/

Both are qualified coaches that have tenure at the AHL level while working under both Eakins and Spott. Plus they are ex NHLer's who's history are not too shabby in the big leaguess. I would say this is a critical year for some of the Marlies who will either spend some time in the AHL and for the Leafs ...coaching will be very important for those players.

 

[Budsfan]

Both are qualified coaches that have tenure at the AHL level while working under both Eakins and Spott. Plus they are ex NHLer's who's history are not too shabby in the big leaguess. I would say this is a critical year for some of the Marlies who will either spend some time in the AHL and for the Leafs ...coaching will be very important for those players.

I think this will be the norm, with Shanahan he promotes from within and having continuity at both levels, with the Leafs and Marlies.

 

[MuchoMacho]

This will only work if the leafs roster reflects these changes. If carlyle limits all of the youngster to the fourth line/reserve then nothing has changed. For example:

JVR Bozak Kessel
Lupul Kadri Clarkson
Komarov Kontiola Santorelli
Bodie Smith Orr

Phaneuf Robidas
Gardiner Polak
Rielly Franson

Bernier
Reimer


Zero spots available for youngsters.

This is the most realistic line up I have seen posted on these boards over this off season. The only thing I'd change is Holland for Smith, seeing how Holland signed a 2 year, one way contract and Smith is still a UFA.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Good on him.

 

[agropop]

Lol, I've been meaning to post something like this..

 

[Tyler Biggs*]

https://soundcloud.com/mapleleafshotstove/gord-dineen-tsn-1050

Gord Dineen on TSN 1050 TSN Drive With Dave Naylor – July 17.

New Head Coach of the Toronto Marlies Gord Dineen joins Dave Naylor and Dave Feschuk to talk about the new gig and some Marlies who might be ready to take the next step this Fall.

 

[Prominence]

^Thanks. I saw the Iowa team he coached. It looked pretty awful and the fact he broke even is astonishing.

 

[hullsy47]

I would have preferred an outside hire, an up and comer from elsewhere....

why?shanny is loyal and rewards hard honest work.u can bet the players are also working hard this off season ,i love his moves ,accountability is always the key at higher management in a any bussiness ,i predict KESSEL will be the most fit hes been in his career this coming training camp ,,,,,peer pressure and accountability ....i love how shanny is progressing ,,,,,no hot air just very business like ,

 

[Bullseye]

Had to hire one of those guys or fired them - can't keep passing them over - if it's a complete mess then move in a different direction next season. Never know maybe a retired Leaf like Tie Domi or development coach Steve Staois will job on board as an assistant with this type of an opportunity.

 

[Pyrophorus]

i just personally think - we should give Dineen a chance before wishing we got other people. I trust Shanahan to put his program into place. Again - Dineen has been in the organization for five years, so I'm pretty sure he's had his hand with a lot of the developlement of the rookies we have so far.

because spott moved up, and the other guy is still around maybe this DJ Smith dude will be aproached to be an assistant - i doubt he's running with 1 AC.

The Gens showed they were invested in Smith, by promoting him to Asst GM.

 

[EastVan]

why?shanny is loyal and rewards hard honest work.u can bet the players are also working hard this off season ,i love his moves ,accountability is always the key at higher management in a any bussiness ,i predict KESSEL will be the most fit hes been in his career this coming training camp ,,,,,peer pressure and accountability ....i love how shanny is progressing ,,,,,no hot air just very business like ,

I posted in the leadership thread that Kessel needs to start training like MSL: http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl&...sch&ei=cWXLU6-REqeAiwKskYHADw&ved=0CAgQsCUoAg

Yes, I do like the idea of accountability. With the Dineen hire, at least maybe he'll stick around for several seasons if things go his way. It has been a bit of a revolving door the past couple years with Eakins leaving and now Spott.

 

[GalacticaActual]

I'm not impressed by the hiring either. We are the Toronto ****ing Maple Leafs. Every coach (head coach, assistant coach, skating coach, conditioning coach) should be someone with a big name, pedigree, and a track record.

Conditioning coach should be Gary Roberts

Marlies coach should be Kevin Dineen, not Gord Dineen. You know, someone who actually did someone at the NHL level.

Carlyle's assistants should have been guys like Tony Granato or Kirk Muller.

Really sad that this organization doesn't flex its financial muscles and use its one actual advantage to hire the best and brightest minds in the league: unlimited cash.

No rookie should ever work for the Leafs (or any of its subsidiaries) at a coaching or managerial capacity, under any circumstances.