Speculation: Kevin Dineen.... next head coach for Canes

[NCSENSFAN]

If the changes are made at the end of the season like are being reported and Ron F moves into the GM spot. Look for them to let Kirk Muller go and bring in Kevin Dineen to be the next head coach.

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[DaleCooper]

Winning the division with that 2011-12 roster was definitely quite an accomplishment.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I dunno. The Panthers won that division due to the OT point and the simultaneous struggling of the Lightning, Capitals and Hurricanes. I'd be wary about relying on that kind of success, especially given the lack of it he's had elsewhere.

 

[What the Faulk]

Is this your opinion or have you heard something?

I too think he'd be an excellent hire though.

 

[Joe McGrath]

I dunno. The Panthers won that division due to the OT point and the simultaneous struggling of the Lightning, Capitals and Hurricanes. I'd be wary about relying on that kind of success, especially given the lack of it he's had elsewhere.

Where has he had a lack of success other than Florida?

 

[Anton Babchuk]

I dunno. The Panthers won that division due to the OT point and the simultaneous struggling of the Lightning, Capitals and Hurricanes. I'd be wary about relying on that kind of success, especially given the lack of it he's had elsewhere.

they also had a -24 goal differential. it was obviously a fluke.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

they also had a -24 goal differential. it was obviously a fluke.

So what you are saying, is the team wasn't very good (-24 goal differential) and the coach still got them to the playoffs...vs. a team that isn't very good (Canes currently -23 goal differential) and the coach isn't getting them to the playoffs?

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

He was able to take the Canadian women's hockey team to an Olympic championship. Quite the accomplishment.

 

[GoCanes2013]

Not sold on Dineen yet. Great minor league coach, but unproven in NHL. Muller seemed to be more of a slam dunk around the league in terms of readiness to coach, and he's struggled. I'm still all for giving Muller one more year.

 

[Wolfpuck]

Not sold on Dineen yet. Great minor league coach, but unproven in NHL. Muller seemed to be more of a slam dunk around the league in terms of readiness to coach, and he's struggled. I'm still all for giving Muller one more year.

The mantra of Chicago Cubs fans

But seriously, I'd give him the first couple months of next season. If the team gets off to another one of its patented "slow starts," Muller is gone.

 

[GoCanes2013]

Agree - I meant 'start another year'

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Great minor league coach, but unproven in NHL. Muller seemed to be more of a slam dunk around the league in terms of readiness to coach, and he's struggled. I'm still all for giving Muller one more year.

I never heard anywhere that Muller seemed to be more of a slam dunk. Although he had assistant duties in MTL, he had less than 1 full season of head coaching experience in the AHL. He was well respected because of the type of player he was, but very unproven in terms of head coaching ability.

 

[NCSENSFAN]

I have heard it in a couple places now. And I could see the ties to the team and possible new management. It makes sense.

 

[GoCanes2013]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/pu...k-Muller-hired-it-s-OK-to-be-?urn=nhl-wp18424

Yes, I know it's Yahoo but I recall this being a pretty prevailing opinion when we got Muller. We moved first, got him before any number of other teams who also wanted to hire him, he's a great hockey mind, etc.

 

[Joe McGrath]

I never heard anywhere that Muller seemed to be more of a slam dunk. Although he had assistant duties in MTL, he had less than 1 full season of head coaching experience in the AHL. He was well respected because of the type of player he was, but very unproven in terms of head coaching ability.

There are 2 coaches currently in the NHL that had less head coaching experience at any level. Adam Oates and Lindy Ruff.

Bylsma had slightly more, but most spent at least 3 years as the head coach of an AHL or junior team. Hell even Maurice had 2 full seasons as a head coach before the Whalers hired him.

 

[rocky7]

Not sold on Dineen yet. Great minor league coach, but unproven in NHL. Muller seemed to be more of a slam dunk around the league in terms of readiness to coach, and he's struggled. I'm still all for giving Muller one more year.

The mantra of Chicago Cubs fans

But seriously, I'd give him the first couple months of next season. If the team gets off to another one of its patented "slow starts," Muller is gone.

I think it would be better to decide one way or the other at seasons end if Muller is going to return or not. if not, then the new staff would have a camp, etc..

 

[Stickpucker]

I think it would be better to decide one way or the other at seasons end if Muller is going to return or not. if not, then the new staff would have a camp, etc..

At this point I'd feel better about having Muller on our 3rd line than returning as coach.

 

[raynman]

I think it would be better to decide one way or the other at seasons end if Muller is going to return or not. if not, then the new staff would have a camp, etc..

Well it does seem like the midseason coaching changes always bring out the best in Eric.

 

[My Special Purpose]

Doesn't matter who the GM is, Muller's fate will be decided this summer. They won't start next season with a lame-duck coach. I'm sure Muller will either get an extension or he'll get canned before camp.

And I can't see how Dineen is anything other than yet another nepotism hire, showing that the new regime will be pretty much the same as the previous one.

And FWIW, the knock I always heard on Muller is that he interviewed poorly, and that kept him from getting a shot sooner. Now that he's been around for a few years, I can definitely see it. I have no doubt the guy is bright, energetic and knows his stuff. I just don't see him as much of a communicator. He's not very good at putting thoughts into words.

 

[Vagrant]

I predict that Mullet is fired after the buzzer of the final game. They're going to want to at least in part build the new team with the rubber stamp of coach's approval. Ron has a lot of connections around the league and knows a lot of people. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

I wonder if Scott Walker is on anybody's radar after his Guelph team's success this season. Who knows.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

And FWIW, the knock I always heard on Muller is that he interviewed poorly, and that kept him from getting a shot sooner. Now that he's been around for a few years, I can definitely see it. I have no doubt the guy is bright, energetic and knows his stuff. I just don't see him as much of a communicator. He's not very good at putting thoughts into words.

Well, uh, y'know, I dunno if, uh, y'know, I would, y'know, say that's, uh, y'know, fair, y'know?

--hank

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

My wife says he sounds like Spicoli during his post game radio interviews. The first question is usually a softball and the answer is almost always: "Well, yeah....."

 

[Oogie Boogie]

Hell. No.

 

[Jacques Trap*]

Hell. Yes.

 

[TheBigKahuna]

I'm OK with giving Muller the final year of his contract...or at least the first 3 months of it.

Muller may develop into a great NHL coach one day, but that day may take longer than the Cane have to spare.