Kings News: LA Kings Hire Adam Oats as a Consultant

[King'sPawn]

Yeah, one of the best passers of all time, why would we want anything to do with that guy?

Would you want Gretzky as a consultant?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Would you want Gretzky as a consultant?

As an individual player skills consultant, if he had already built a huge business doing so, with the option of not doing exactly what he says?

What exactly is the downside? Team wastes some AEG money?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Bernie Nicholls, Pierre Turgeon and Adam Oates... they could use one of those types of centers right about now.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

I think any new voice coming from outside the existing organization providing an honest evaluation of these players is welcome news.

He may have been a lousy coach, but it doesn't mean he can't evaluate talent.

I dunno.....don't you have to have experience doing that first?

 

[crassbonanza]

I can't believe the reactions this has gotten. Oates teaches skills to numerous players and is highly respected. The guy doesn't even have an official role, he is just a consultant. I don't understand why anyone would be against an additional set of eyes being brought in to help with the offense. I'm convinced people just want to complain.

 

[member 88115]

I love it
One if the best creative passing players in his time. Exactly what this team needs to develop in their system. Even the current team join in.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

At least the Kings are being proactive in improving. If players are hiring Oates, that means something. The Kings also hired analytics guru, Rob Vollman in September.
In hiring Desjardins and Sturm, that is bringing in coaching with international experience. Happy Sturm is on board. Was a 2-1 loss to Canada from taking Gold.
How could anyone not be impressed? And an overall record of success, in coaching.

Kings are exploring different and forward elements and hiring pros like Vollman and Oates to help the players, team , systems and to get better results.
I would rather see them making these efforts, than doing nothing.

 

[The Butcher]

He's sitting on Luc's hands...

That'd actually be his face.