Sens fan coming in peace. I agree with those calling for Carlyle's head. This reminds me of when we got rid of John Paddock the year after the cup run. The team started off hot but goal scoring and early hot goaltending masked our D problems. Eventually the goal scoring slowed down and the goaltending came down to earth. Our top line went cold similar to how your top line got cold as well and the wheels started to come off. We were in danger of an 18 wheeler of our own before Murray canned Paddock after the trade deadline.
A common theme was the players complaining about Paddock and his horrible system. He also loved to play favourites similar to Carlyle's man crush on Ranger, Franson and Frasor. He overplayed our top line which led to some players complaining about the lack of ice time. It didn't take long for the players to tune him out. I see a team that's clearly tuned out the coach. Carlyle is similar to a Mike Keenan coach where they have a short shelf life. You don't survive anymore with those type of coaches. He likely has the whole my way or the highway attitude which was a problem our team had with Cory Clouston in his final season and likely was a problem when we had Paddock and Hartsburgh coaching us as well.
Even though we're rivals I'd love for both teams to make the playoffs and revive the Battle of Ontario playoff style. I didn't start following Ottawa until after their 03 run so I didn't get to see those playoff games. I've only seen bits and pieces on Youtube. However, it doesn't look like both of our teams will be making the playoffs without changes. It's just unfortunate that your GM is blind and can't see the problem. Just like Burke's loyalty to Ron Wilson caused you guys to miss the playoffs all those years, Nonis's loyalty to Carlyle may cause similar problems unless there is a quick change.
A common theme was the players complaining about Paddock and his horrible system. He also loved to play favourites similar to Carlyle's man crush on Ranger, Franson and Frasor. He overplayed our top line which led to some players complaining about the lack of ice time. It didn't take long for the players to tune him out. I see a team that's clearly tuned out the coach. Carlyle is similar to a Mike Keenan coach where they have a short shelf life. You don't survive anymore with those type of coaches. He likely has the whole my way or the highway attitude which was a problem our team had with Cory Clouston in his final season and likely was a problem when we had Paddock and Hartsburgh coaching us as well.
Even though we're rivals I'd love for both teams to make the playoffs and revive the Battle of Ontario playoff style. I didn't start following Ottawa until after their 03 run so I didn't get to see those playoff games. I've only seen bits and pieces on Youtube. However, it doesn't look like both of our teams will be making the playoffs without changes. It's just unfortunate that your GM is blind and can't see the problem. Just like Burke's loyalty to Ron Wilson caused you guys to miss the playoffs all those years, Nonis's loyalty to Carlyle may cause similar problems unless there is a quick change.
