Speculation: Head Coach Search Thread
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The Duck Knight
Henry, you're our only hope!
The only former NHL head coach that is available I think I'd want is BB. I'd like to see PV look for someone that doesn't already have the stench of failure on them.
WhatTheDuck
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Who are the top candidates for NHL coach, GM jobs?
Hiring season will be upon us before you know it. Here are the people that could be line for the opportunities, including Cammi Granato, Spencer Carbery and Joel Ward.
Brunette, Carbery, Leach and Warsofsky jump out at me. Someone surely gives Brunette another shot soon, won the president's trophy as a interim coach.
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Dirk316
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Is Guy Charron available? Perfect fit for the NHL's softest lineup
No thanks on Bruce. He tried and failed here once, we dont need a repeat of RC2.
Bring in someone young and innovative that the prospects and younger guys will respond to. Added bonus if they bring a physical game back to ANA.
Bring in someone young and innovative that the prospects and younger guys will respond to. Added bonus if they bring a physical game back to ANA.
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I would want a lot of clarity and transparency if we were to hire Brunette.
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Warsofsky sounds very interesting. No clue how he turned that San Jose roster into a top 5 PK, but he's been successful everywhere.
Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI
New Jersey Devils associate coach and former Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette was arrested Wednesday in South Florida and charged with driving under the influence.
Warsofsky sounds very interesting. No clue how he turned that San Jose roster into a top 5 PK, but he's been successful everywhere.
WhatTheDuck
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I would want a lot of clarity and transparency if we were to hire Brunette.
Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI
New Jersey Devils associate coach and former Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette was arrested Wednesday in South Florida and charged with driving under the influence.
Warsofsky sounds very interesting. No clue how he turned that San Jose roster into a top 5 PK, but he's been successful everywhere.
My thoughts exactly regarding the success of the Sharks PK, nothing about their roster would lead one to expect that.
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I’m biased but Jay McKee from the bulldogs has done a fantastic job in Hamilton.
Defensively the system was far superior to the previous regime and
It put the bulldogs in a position to be buyers at the deadline. This season was a rebuilding year but the bulldogs still played hard and ended up being better than many experts thought and despite having injuries and being forced to play with 8 d-man, the team was still competitive with the heavily favoured Barrie Colts.
Not a ton of coaches go from OHL to NHL straight away but it’s happened and if not that then maybe he could coach the AHL team.
Defensively the system was far superior to the previous regime and
It put the bulldogs in a position to be buyers at the deadline. This season was a rebuilding year but the bulldogs still played hard and ended up being better than many experts thought and despite having injuries and being forced to play with 8 d-man, the team was still competitive with the heavily favoured Barrie Colts.
Not a ton of coaches go from OHL to NHL straight away but it’s happened and if not that then maybe he could coach the AHL team.
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Brunette would be my choice but I have a feeling the Devils sort of have him pegged to take over for Lindy Ruff but if he doesn't feel like waiting I hope we at least give him a call.
Warsofsky would be my second pick
Not at all interested in someone like Babcock, washed up has been bully living off a reputation he built 20 years ago
Warsofsky would be my second pick
Not at all interested in someone like Babcock, washed up has been bully living off a reputation he built 20 years ago
I think BB would be the last coach Verbeek would bring in. I think he wants less of a players coach and more a guy that's going to hold the players acountable.
I don't think it's going to be a 'players' coach. Babcock would not surprise me even if the odds are against any one guy.
darkwingduck
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With alcohol being part of the reason for BM's departure, I wonder if the DUI has the Samuelis wanting to steer clear from Brunette?
How much does Brunette impact Devils game? I know he is AC, but with how Devils play, it reminds me a lot on Panthers.Who are the top candidates for NHL coach, GM jobs?
Hiring season will be upon us before you know it. Here are the people that could be line for the opportunities, including Cammi Granato, Spencer Carbery and Joel Ward.www.espn.com
Brunette, Carbery, Leach and Warsofsky jump out at me. Someone surely gives Brunette another shot soon, won the president's trophy as a interim coach.
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WhatTheDuck
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I've mentioned Dineen as a possibility and how he has connection with some of our current youths, Terry, Jones, Lundy, Z, and Drysdale. Drysdale won rookie of the month in the AHL under Dineen.
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I’d love to grab someone relatively unknown or new to the nhl coaching
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That was certainly Hazy's take.
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Sounds like you want Dallas Eakins, just sayin'.
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I think Verbeek is grooming someone like that in Matt McIlvane, who will be coaching in San Diego next year. Eventually, bring him up from San Diego the same way Murray brought up Eakins.
Except Eakins wasnt really innovative, he was safe. This team of young guys doesnt need a RC type coming in cracking the whip, you still need someone that will be able to keep guys accountable while being able to have the respect of the room and a guy who gets the players and someone the players want to play for. Warsofsky would be a good example of that.
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Except Eakins did keep guys accountable, but always gave them a path of redemption. Rico got waived. Terry was benched. Comtois and Steel were demoted from the top-6. Rico and Terry turned up gold. Steel wasn't kept. Comtois failed. With Verbeek, we've seen Z, McTavish, Comtois, and Leason all be benched throughout the season. Comtois was called out publicly. And yet, none of them quit playing for Eakins.
Very true. I was more making the point that you dont need a ball buster like RC or Tortz, accountability comes in different ways and younger guys may respond to one better than another.
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