Confirmed with Link: Guy Boucher talks about the future (and wears new logo...not really)

[AchtzehnBaby]

Well, his speech writer needs some work. "take the baton"? Are we a bunch of cheerleaders? a band? Not too impressive. Looks like he knows he's next.

Really stunned they showed the new logo.

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[Emerica]

“the new logo”

 

[Liliaceae]

'enthusiasm' and people are 'excited'

 

[Stylizer1]

'enthusiasm' and people are 'excited'

Karlsson who?

 

[Brannstorm]

Well, his speech writer needs some work. "take the baton"? Are we a bunch of cheerleaders? a band? Not too impressive. Looks like he knows he's next.

Really stunned they showed the new logo.

Relay race I think.

 

[Xspyrit]

Its true that it’s exciting for these young guys and there is a lot of potential there... problem is Karlsson, Stone and Duchene could be signed long term and we’d still be way under the cap (who will probably rise again next year) with a reasonable salary expenditure. Don’t forget MacArthur and Gaborik salaries who are insured at 80%

What a waste, could have a Karlsson/Duchene/Stone/Chabot core with several other quality pieces

Why is EK not part of it? Melnyk ego probably

 

[Lenny the Lynx]

I’m so excited #sensrising

 

[Icelevel]

He is a breath of fresh air. Really should just have him do ALL the public speaking

 

[Tundraman]

Relay race I think.

Yes, IMO the baton is likely intended as "next runner up" in a relay race or lighting the flame of the next torch in the Olympics Torch Relay or passing on the heroic battle as used in the poignant poem In Flanders Fields.

 

[Flamingo]

I'm still frustrated with Boucher. Last season, with our porous defense, a lot of player interviews revolved around there being two standards -- one for Karlsson and one for everyone else. That kind of talk shouldn't make its way to the public. A coach should coach the players he has, and not let frustration fester to the point that players are sniping at each other to the press.

When I hear a coach talk about needing players that "play the right way", as he often did under a stifled exhale through gritted teeth, I think he's a system-only coach, inflexible and a poor communicator. This is my opinion of Boucher this year, and I think we've stocked the cupboard with his players that "play the right way", damn creativity and individuality.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

Boucher is probably a coach who thrives on getting the most out of a sad sack roster so he might actually be a good fit now.

Trust da system.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Boucher gone... they are waiting for a real coach to be fired in next year or two

 

[Icelevel]

Just want to say, thank you Guy. You really help calm things down and get focus back on a positive outlook.

Despite all the ridiculousness of owner and management this team can still have success this year. Lots of great players.

And maybe a deal or two gets done to bring in some dmen

 

[Liver King]

Where the 'new' logo

 

[slamigo]

As much as I loved Karlsson it’s true that having two standards doesn’t work. It can’t be that everyone has to play a certain way except that guy. Everyone has to buy in to what we’re doing except that guy. That guy does whatever he wants because he’s so talented. Talented players don’t require coaches. Oh and that guy is the captain. He can look anyone in the eye and say ‘I can do whatever I want so don’t follow my example’.
Ok I’m exaggerating to make a point, but it’s valid. It’s hard for a group of proud professionals to follow team doctrine when the leader doesn’t have to practice or follow any game plan.
Don’t hate at me. I loved EK but I can see how his presence could possibly mess up team cohesion.

 

[BonkTastic]

Boucher is probably a coach who thrives on getting the most out of a sad sack roster so he might actually be a good fit now.

Trust da system.

Yep.

He's exactly the kind of guy you watch when your roster lacks any real elite skill.


(This post is more a condemnation of the team as it is currently built than it is a vote of confidence in Guy)

 

[NyQuil]

I like the idea that we are going to be a more exciting team with less talent.

Can't wait to see how Guy Boucher implements that commandment from on high.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Hope Guy can do it.. We will have a hard time scoring but .. have to be relentless, hound the puck, pressure with support all over the ice and pray for out of this world goal tending.. but .. out of this a couple players will emerge. The dark days are here.. this year , next year and things will start looking up again.

 

[Flamingo]

As much as I loved Karlsson it’s true that having two standards doesn’t work. It can’t be that everyone has to play a certain way except that guy. Everyone has to buy in to what we’re doing except that guy. That guy does whatever he wants because he’s so talented. Talented players don’t require coaches. Oh and that guy is the captain. He can look anyone in the eye and say ‘I can do whatever I want so don’t follow my example’.
Ok I’m exaggerating to make a point, but it’s valid. It’s hard for a group of proud professionals to follow team doctrine when the leader doesn’t have to practice or follow any game plan.
Don’t hate at me. I loved EK but I can see how his presence could possibly mess up team cohesion.

I disagree.

A coach should be able to get maximum benefit from a high-octane offensive defenseman. Granted, a rift here could be either coach or player's fault. But when I hear Boucher growling his play-the-right-way mantra, I think of how inflexible his neutral-zone system was, forcing Chabot to play on the right side because he's more of a puck mover than a shut down defenseman.

You don't want to force Karlsson to block shots, he broke his damn foot blocking shots in 2017. If any of these hard-working professionals can't play a role because one of their teammates is better suited for a different role, he's not so professional.

 

[Ice-Tray]

I have a feeling that we might be a team that others hate to play against. I expect that we may have an "us against the world" type team next year given all of the youth, the talent the vets have, and the outside views about the franchise. It very likely will galvanize the group, especially when the odds come out and every predicts that we'll finish last.

Will be fun to watch this year I think.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

f*** it lets trap the hell out of everyone, 1-3-1 baby! (This is probably our only chance of success with our sad sack D in reality)

 

[BritishSen]

Boucher is the only thing that I can hold optimism with, I know last year was bad but I do rate him as a coach. Off the ice, he's easily the best asset we have

 

[Mr Hat]

I have a feeling that we might be a team that others hate to play against. I expect that we may have an "us against the world" type team next year given all of the youth, the talent the vets have, and the outside views about the franchise. It very likely will galvanize the group, especially when the odds come out and every predicts that we'll finish last.

Will be fun to watch this year I think.

Teams will love playing us.

Opposing fans come in and take over our empty and quiet building. We have both the worst offense and worst defence on paper in the whole league. Our goaltending was attrocious last year and while they both have the potential to bounce back it seems more likely it will be average at best.

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

I wanted him gone last year but I’m pretty convinced that he’s the only true professional left in the organization.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Boucher gone... they are waiting for a real coach to be fired in next year or two

Like Bruce Boudreau?