First time I’ve had this thought, but I like the idea of having coaches who had to work as players to make and stay in the NHL, as opposed to a player-turned-coach who got by on talent. That said, I have no insight as to how good or effective they are at actual coaching.
100% agree - and hoping Adams & Karmanos do too. An ideal and logical choice would be Kevin Dineen:I'd prefer if he hired one experienced asst coach to go along with Ellis and Girardi.......but I have no complaints with Ellis and Girardi themselves.
100% agree - and hoping Adams & Karmanos do too. An ideal and logical choice would be Kevin Dineen:
1. He's got a lot of experience as a head coach and assistant at AHL, NHL and international level.
2. He enjoys and is respected for working with young players to develop them.
3. His playing career was a postcard for hard work, grit, hustle and tenacity - which often motivates younger players.
4. He worked with Granato as co-assistant coaches in Chicago, where Dineen ran the power play and forwards - so there's a connection there.
5. He played with Adams in Columbus - so there's a connection there.
6. Dineen's contract with San Diego expired last month and was not renewed by Anaheim, who went with Joel Bouchard - so Dineen's a free agent at the moment.
If Dineen were added as Associate coach (based on experience) and worked with the forwards / PP while Girardi stays with the defensemen / PK; Bales stays with the goalies; and Ellis stays on the development side, it'd really form a good coaching staff that can develop along with the young players.
Please "don't Buffalo" this opportunity and get us a real development staff this time aroundI also like the idea of bringing in Dineen
Smart move for sure. Can't speak for Matty "Freakin'" Ellis, but I hope Girardi comes back.
If Matt freaking Ellis is in charge of the pp, we have no pp. Please bring Dineen or anyone for that role.
Granato would be in charge of the PP like he was as Krueger’s assistantIf Matt freaking Ellis is in charge of the pp, we have no pp. Please bring Dineen or anyone for that role.
Granato would be in charge of the PP like he was as Krueger’s assistant
Why do people think a players ability/inability on the ice should reflect on them as a coach? Shouldn't that make Gretzky the best coach of all time?
Why do people think a players ability/inability on the ice should reflect on them as a coach? Shouldn't that make Gretzky the best coach of all time?
That's why I'd prefer he remained a development coach. He could be invaluable helping the young-insMatt Ellis knows what it takes to make the NHL and stick in the NHL. He did the grind. So did Girardi.
It could very well be that Ellis knew what to do, he just didn't have the skill to do it.