Speculation: Head Coach Hunt 2021

[rt]

^ anyone else read Snicket to their kids? We’re almost done with 10 (of 13) and my soon to be 1st grader loves them (though I do have to “revise” a very few parts, especially in part one and part nine).

Moving to lounge and knocking this crap off.

 

[Jamieh]

^ anyone else read Snicket to their kids? We’re almost done with 10 (of 13) and my soon to be 1st grader loves them (though I do have to “revise” a very few parts, especially in part one and part nine).

At what age will you start reading them your posts from here?

 

[Grimes]

^ anyone else read Snicket to their kids? We’re almost done with 10 (of 13) and my soon to be 1st grader loves them (though I do have to “revise” a very few parts, especially in part one and part nine).

Hell I wanna be facetimed into story time too.

 

[rt]

At what age will you start reading them your posts from here?

You stupid, stupid man. Obviously this user account will be bequeathed to the worthiest of my progeny. A trial of combat upon my death will decide who shall wear the crown of rt2.0. Now let’s move this bullshit to the lounge so that poor TL doesn’t have to clean it up.

In this thread, let’s get back to coaching. I’m sure your opinions on that are three years old and based on Toronto sports radio takes. Let’s hear em!!!

 

[Jamieh]

You stupid, stupid man. Obviously this user account will be bequeathed to the worthiest of my progeny. A trial of combat upon my death will decide who shall wear the crown of rt2.0. Now let’s move this bullshit to the lounge so that poor TL doesn’t have to clean it up.

In this thread, let’s get back to coaching. I’m sure your opinions on that are three years old and based on Toronto sports radio takes. Let’s hear em!!!

Don't know any of them other than name, don't follow Jr Hockey, College Hockey, or minor pro.

 

[rt]

Don't know any of them other than name, don't follow Jr Hockey, College Hockey, or minor pro.

I was trying to bust chops and be collegial, just razzin the boys kinda thing.

 

[Jamieh]

I was trying to bust chops and be collegial, just razzin the boys kinda thing.

I know. Your writing today has been highly entertaining tbh. It made me tired reading about your day when my lazy azz barely left the couch.

 

[Mosby]

Couple updates from Friedman on 31 thoughts pod:

- Always believed Lambert would be interviewed, but some sources less sure because of how long NYI played and how far AZ is now in search
- MVR is out
- Pascal Vincent, former Manitoba Moose HC and now AC in Columbus, had a couple interviews, out of process
- Todd Nelson still in it
- Leaman possibly in process but unsure
- Also threw out possibility of Luke Richardson because of connection to Chychrun

"The Coyotes are going to rebuild a bit around Chychrun"

 

[Mosby]

Between no mention of Groulx or Tourigny from Friedman, and with Nelson supposedly getting a third interview, have to think Nelson is the favourite.

 

[Jakey53]

Groulx has been flirted with so many times but never chosen that I think he'd be very open to being an assistant/associate.

What about Stillman? He was handed picked by BA. Maybe for Tucson?

 

[Jakey53]

Couple updates from Friedman on 31 thoughts pod:

- Always believed Lambert would be interviewed, but some sources less sure because of how long NYI played and how far AZ is now in search
- MVR is out
- Pascal Vincent, former Manitoba Moose HC and now AC in Columbus, had a couple interviews, out of process
- Todd Nelson still in it
- Leaman possibly in process but unsure
- Also threw out possibility of Luke Richardson because of connection to Chychrun

"The Coyotes are going to rebuild a bit around Chychrun"

Luke Richardson is kind of interesting.

 

[Jakey53]

Between no mention of Groulx or Tourigny from Friedman, and with Nelson supposedly getting a third interview, have to think Nelson is the favourite.

Friedman doesn't know everything. BA has kept everything pretty quite.

 

[Mosby]

Luke Richardson is kind of interesting.

Hes the least experienced of those names. Hasn’t that been your most important thing in this search?

 

[Mosby]

My guess is we are so far along in the process with Nelson and like what we’ve heard that there is no point in bringing in Lambert now. Probably make the Nelson announcement this week. That then leaves next month to move on to other priorities.

 

[RABBIT]

Couple updates from Friedman on 31 thoughts pod:

- Always believed Lambert would be interviewed, but some sources less sure because of how long NYI played and how far AZ is now in search
- MVR is out
- Pascal Vincent, former Manitoba Moose HC and now AC in Columbus, had a couple interviews, out of process
- Todd Nelson still in it
- Leaman possibly in process but unsure
- Also threw out possibility of Luke Richardson because of connection to Chychrun

"The Coyotes are going to rebuild a bit around Chychrun"

My guess is we are so far along in the process with Nelson and like what we’ve heard that there is no point in bringing in Lambert now. Probably make the Nelson announcement this week. That then leaves next month to move on to other priorities.

After listening to this, Friedman’s speculation doesn’t make a whole lot of sense based off of what he said about Lambert. We’re so far down the search that we may not bring in Lambert anymore, but we are potentially waiting for a coach that’s in the Stanley Cup final still? Doesn’t make a lot of sense

 

[Jakey53]

Hes the least experienced of those names. Hasn’t that been your most important thing in this search?

Not as HC but as an associate coach, or coach for Tucson. BA has kept everything close to his chest so no one knows what he is thinking.

 

[Mosby]

After listening to this, Friedman’s speculation doesn’t make a whole lot of sense based off of what he said about Lambert. We’re so far down the search that we may not bring in Lambert anymore, but we are potentially waiting for a coach that’s in the Stanley Cup final still? Doesn’t make a lot of sense

I think the Richardson thing was just spitballing. Trying to connect things that really don’t need to be connected.

 

[Jakey53]

My guess is we are so far along in the process with Nelson and like what we’ve heard that there is no point in bringing in Lambert now. Probably make the Nelson announcement this week. That then leaves next month to move on to other priorities.

If Lambert has interest, BA owes it to himself to interview him. What's another week going to hurt? Haste makes waste.

 

[rt]

Concerning Friedman’s reliability in this issue, I think Jake is right. I don’t think Friedman has great sources on the Coyotes any longer. I think BA wants to be one of those steel trap organizations where no intel escapes. Most of the insider Coyotes stuff on 31 Thoughts seems to be coming from agents and not the teams. The coaching stuff seems to have way more than the normal amount of speculation thrown in. Feels like he’s trying to fatten up some pretty thin updates.

Say what you want about Morgan, you have to admit it’s nice that he’s unafraid to say “I don’t know” when that’s the truth of the matter. Many of you seem not to like that he does that maybe too frequently. But at least when he does say something, you can usually take it to the bank. His refusal to throw stuff at the wall to see what sticks is nice. Sure I wish he was more connected. But what can you do?

 

[Mosby]

A new 31 thoughts blog drops tomorrow so hopefully that goes a little deeper.

 

[Jormungandr]

Concerning Friedman’s reliability in this issue, I think Jake is right. I don’t think Friedman has great sources on the Coyotes any longer. I think BA wants to be one of those steel trap organizations where no intel escapes. Most of the insider Coyotes stuff on 31 Thoughts seems to be coming from agents and not the teams. The coaching stuff seems to have way more than the normal amount of speculation thrown in. Feels like he’s trying to fatten up some pretty thin updates.

Say what you want about Morgan, you have to admit it’s nice that he’s unafraid to say “I don’t know” when that’s the truth of the matter. Many of you seem not to like that he does that maybe too frequently. But at least when he does say something, you can usually take it to the bank. His refusal to throw stuff at the wall to see what sticks is nice. Sure I wish he was more connected. But what can you do?

That’s one of the main reasons I like Friedman. He speculates. Problem is there’s a ton of people who don’t know the difference between speculation and reporting. I bet everyone would love if Bob McKenzie would throw his opinion in a little more often.

 

[hbk]

Got to remember we don’t have any assistant GM’s right bow and for the most part BA is flying solo. If there’s a leak, its him.

 

[rt]

Got to remember we don’t have any assistant GM’s right bow and for the most part BA is flying solo. If there’s a leak, its him.

Coaches agents. Or their affiliated current teams.

 

[XX]

Vincent is interesting. Gives me hope they pull off a staff that has two of Nelson/Groulx/Tourigny.

It's important they don't let this drag out too much further or the best assistants will all be snapped up, just like with Tocchet.

 

[rt]

Vincent is interesting. Gives me hope they pull off a staff that has two of Nelson/Groulx/Tourigny.

It's important they don't let this drag out too much further or the best assistants will all be snapped up, just like with Tocchet.

Reading this made me believe I now have it like 1. Tourigny 2. Groulx 3. Nelson - but still happy with any of them.