Speculation: Has Adam Oates Been Fired Yet???? How about now?

[Barry Amsterdam]

Anyone else interested in Blashill? Redwings ahl coach??

 

[g00n]

you are trying too hard here. in business day terms, two weeks is tomorrow.

See previous post.

 

[Langway]

Yes. Next Monday would be two weeks but I doubt they're planning to meet and resolve this thing over the weekend. You've got to think either today or tomorrow is when that meeting will occur at the latest (if it hasn't already). Quite possible it happened yesterday and that's why there were reports of pending action.

 

[g00n]

Yes. Next Monday would be two weeks but I doubt they're planning to meet and resolve this thing over the weekend. You've got to think either today or tomorrow is when that meeting will occur at the latest (if it hasn't already). Quite possible it happened yesterday and that's why there were reports of movement coming.

I don't doubt that. It's very possible something was decided, leaked, and quickly covered up while details are being attended to.

Either way, if we get to Tuesday of next week with no word then the Panic Patrol should be out.

 

[capswon]

I would like Blashill, but another name to float about is George Gwozdecky. Feeling is he wants to get back to the college game, but Asst. at Tampa maybe whetted the taste buds a little bit. He wouldn't coddle anyone. Also if Pittsbrgh is toast, bring in Bylsma. Always liked this guy.

 

[dpj0122]

I did. I refuse to pay another dime to them until McPhee is gone. In reality I'll still buy a few games, just to take the family but I'm done with the heavy commitment until Leonsis shows he's serious about building a winner.

I think alot of folks feel that way. If McPhee isn't fired, I think you will see fire sale era attendance again. I heard that ALOT of STHs didn't renew already.

 

[HeyMattyB]

For the last two seasons I've been splitting my seats (which I've head for the last eight seasons) with some friends who live in D.C.

I decided not to renew this season, but I offered the full account to my friends, and they took it. So Leonsis is still getting his money--but it least it's not coming from MY pocket any more.

 

[ryan519*]

my loins are throbbing in anticipation

 

[SimplySensational]

There's still a long ass wait list, so this inside info is ********.

 

[stanleycaps18]

Would love Gwodz, if he were interested in head coaching at the NHL level. He has nothing else to prove at the NCAA's certainly.

 

[Blades of Steel]

Sadly, I bet if the Wizards had'nt made the playoffs at all , heads would have been chopped already. Ted is still some what content right now, he's at least making money somewhere. Thus brings us back to the point that he may not give a **** about this team as long as tickets are sold.

 

[g00n]

I don't think the Wizards have anything to do with this. I think this was all planned for months, if not the last year.

 

[txpd]

who's checking in every half hour to see something happened? since last Monday?

 

[txpd]

I don't think the Wizards have anything to do with this. I think this was all planned for months, if not the last year.

if you think this is a plan a year in the making, care to speculate on what the actual plan is?

 

[g00n]

if you think this is a plan a year in the making, care to speculate on what the actual plan is?

You don't think GMGM and Ted, knowing this would be McPhee's last year on his contract, both had all the options in mind and maybe even discussed them? And that they narrowed them down as the year went along? Or at the very least, hit upon a timetable to work things out?

 

[txpd]

ive said some time ago what I thought. that McPhee had turned in his notice to move on to Calgary. there are rules against that knowledge being public, I think. but I could be wrong.

that's my scenario. so.....again....whats your scenario?

 

[g00n]

ive said some time ago what I thought. that McPhee had turned in his notice to move on to Calgary. there are rules against that knowledge being public, I think. but I could be wrong.

that's my scenario. so.....again....whats your scenario?

I laid it out in excruciating detail many times. In fact, I think I'm the one who told YOU about Calgary and you didn't believe it at first. So you can go back and read all that again if you want.

 

[Langway]

McPhee threatening to essentially fire the Caps only to eventually get Leonsis to cave to a fat extension at the eleventh hour would be oh so much fun.

 

[g00n]

ive said some time ago what I thought. that McPhee had turned in his notice to move on to Calgary. there are rules against that knowledge being public, I think. but I could be wrong.

that's my scenario. so.....again....whats your scenario?

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=82490621&highlight=calgary#post82490621

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=83401663&highlight=calgary#post83401663

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=83402297&highlight=calgary#post83402297

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=83482357&highlight=calgary#post83482357


Note in the first you comment right after two of mine. In the last, I'm talking directly to you.

 

[Liberati0n*]

Make sure you don't let the video play (only one paragraph matters anyway):

http://www.csnwashington.com/hockey-washington-capitals/talk/capitals-future-remains-holding-pattern

Leonsis' evaluation, now in its 11th day, has included private interviews with players, assistant coaches, and scouting and training staff, along with lengthy conversations with McPhee and Oates, each of whom were at Kettler on Thursday.

 

[Langway]

Training staff? Really? Really?

 

[g00n]

Make sure you don't let the video play (only one paragraph matters anyway):

http://www.csnwashington.com/hockey-washington-capitals/talk/capitals-future-remains-holding-pattern

Also this:

According to an NHL executive, it is not uncommon for teams in search of new management personnel to contact other NHL teams to request permission to speak to potential candidates, even if those teams are still involved in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

With McPhee and Oates still under contract that process has not begun.

I think he's saying Ted and DP have not contacted other active teams about GM candidates for the Caps. Not sure if that means they aren't looking at all. Unclear phrasing there.

 

[g00n]

Training staff? Really?

Odd. Possibilities:

-Gormley is reading from a press release that was crafted to present the appearance of a comprehensive review, right down to the trainers and ushers.

-Someone feeding info to Gormley is including every casual 5 minute conversation Ted has as being part of the review.

-Ted is seriously pissed and turning over every stone to find out where the smell is coming from, and nobody is safe.

 

[Langway]

Another: Ted is a blind man seeking any and every description of the elephant that he can reasonably ask because he lacks insight otherwise.

 

[strungout]

Make sure you don't let the video play (only one paragraph matters anyway):

http://www.csnwashington.com/hockey-washington-capitals/talk/capitals-future-remains-holding-pattern

They are so coming back.