Bylsma's absolute refusal to take advantage of last change is what annoys me most about him. Even moreso than some of the more often complained about traits.
News Article: Michael Farber on Dan Bylsma
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gordie
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Aside from Team USA being another example of a Dan Bylsma coached team that killed it before the games really counted and then wet the bed against equal or superior opponents in crunch time, I am loathe to read too much into what happened at the Olympics. Oh, the bench management and adjustments too, but I digress.
SidDidNothingWrong
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This writing is so beautiful. This is what I see myself doing one day.
On a side note, it is very nice to be able to emphasize with the guy. He is very stubborn and love his grinders for a reason.
On a side note, it is very nice to be able to emphasize with the guy. He is very stubborn and love his grinders for a reason.
I think we saw it again. Bylsma can´t adjust. The games until the Semifinal were the Regular Season and the team Bylsma coached looked great, just like the Pens.
But when they ran into a better coached team, the fun ended. As soon as a Bylsma coached team runs into a team that plays well defensively, it is over. Just like it is with our Pens unfortunately.
But when they ran into a better coached team, the fun ended. As soon as a Bylsma coached team runs into a team that plays well defensively, it is over. Just like it is with our Pens unfortunately.
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I hope RS finally realizes or even contemplates the fact that DB is a joke and that he belongs in the AHL. I remember Steigy/Errey commenting that the new DB offence (his 1st full year as coach) was primarily shooting the puck at the goalies pads in hopes of burying a rebound. 
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I think that's one thing Disco gets right. Bowmen doing that would never last with todays bratty players. Plus the Pens would never have his back.
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billybudd
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Eh. I understand what you're saying. Keenan or Constantine's hardass routine seems to wear out a lot more quickly than it would have a generation ago (Therrien's already on thin ice).
But Babcock's still kicking in Detroit and has a second gold medal for his collection now. And Lindy Ruff's not exactly a guy who slaps backs and shows up at the St Patty's day cookout at Jordie Benn's house.
SaintLouHaintBlue
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I don't watch football anymore, but he (sort of) reminds me of Wade Phillips.
He's not smug/arrogant. I think he understands X's and O's pretty well, to a certain degree.
But there is just something about him I don't trust when it comes to clutch time. Has he ever really taken a chance, as far as strategy, line changes, etc. - just to generate something, with a game on the line?
He's not smug/arrogant. I think he understands X's and O's pretty well, to a certain degree.
But there is just something about him I don't trust when it comes to clutch time. Has he ever really taken a chance, as far as strategy, line changes, etc. - just to generate something, with a game on the line?
In defense of DB in the Bronze game, the game was over when McDonough and Suter in a 20 second span let in two goals. Quick was helpless on both goals. Then, Kane missed two penalty, please don't blame DB for this
gordie
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Bylsma's biggest flaw is he can't read players and wants to pamper as many of them as possible while on occasion picking out 1 or 2 that he thinks don't play the game the way he thinks they should.
Jag68Sid87
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It's funny that people don't see Bylsma as arrogant/smug. To me, he's the epitome of smug/arrogant when he's behind the bench. He always seems to have that look that says, "my system works, and I'll prove it to you". Except when something goes awry, then he has a deer-in-the-headlights look.
