Miscellaneous NHL Discussion: 2016/17 Playoffs

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[LegionOfDoom91]

Chychrun had a good year but I'd still take the other guys who went ahead of him. I don't think Bean is in the NHL next year but the others very well could be.

I know people will say Chychrun played well in the NHL this year but McAvoy to me is the guy who most improved this year imo. He very well could end being the best of the bunch long term.

 

[Flyotes]

Chychrun was basically ready to jump to the NHL right away. He made some mistakes but he's played well. Another guy who is built like an older guy while young.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Weird that he didn't need 2 years in the AHL.

In a sit down with NHL.com's Dan Rosen, Chayka stated defensive play is about transition, rather than man-on-man defending.

"The philosophy is fairly simple. It's when we don't have the puck, recover the puck as quickly as possible," Chayka said. "There are all kinds of different forms where you can gain possession of the puck, some of them are physical, and some of them are non-physical, so I think you need a blend to have both.

"Once you get the puck back, it's to transition the puck. Defense isn't about defending, it's about getting the puck in the forwards' hands and getting the puck moving in the offensive zone. It's about transitioning. That's the philosophy and that's been the theme behind the moves that we're making, let's get players who can get pucks back and get pucks up to forwards in an efficient and effective manner."

http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1065427-coyotes-gm-chayka-defense-isn-t-about-defending

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

That's a great quote and excellent perspective on the position.
I have posted this just before deadhead can tell us about the need to physically dominate the front of the net.

 

[Tripod]

Hitch going to Dallas.

Let's see what happens to Seguins and Benn's numbers.

 

[Lindberg]

Weird that he didn't need 2 years in the AHL.


http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1065427-coyotes-gm-chayka-defense-isn-t-about-defending

Didn't know that the game of hockey revolved around scoring.

 

[BernieParent]

Hitch going to Dallas.

Let's see what happens to Seguins and Benn's numbers.

Like their blood pressure numbers? I'm expecting mild hypertension for both within a month of the start of next season.

 

[hatcher]

Dallas will turn it around quick with Hitch. Two way hockey under Ruff was never there and the games are tight checking and Dallas needs that instilled in them like Chicago. Flyers need that too.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I had Hitchcock headed for retirement. wasnt sure if the fire was still there to coach.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Dallas will turn it around quick with Hitch. Two way hockey under Ruff was never there and the games are tight checking and Dallas needs that instilled in them like Chicago. Flyers need that too.

On flipside he is going to suck life out of offensive talent like Seguin and Spezza will quickly find himself in doghouse

I love the hire as a Hawks fan

 

[Embiid]

 

[Rebels57]

Trotz was a defensive minded coach in Nashville and people were unsure how the high-octane Caps players would adjust. It's been a match made in heaven.

I expect Dallas to bounce back and make the playoffs at the very least.

 

[sabremike]

Hitch nailed Tarasenko to the bench in the playoffs while playing Steve Ott significant minutes. Think about that for a minute. For that alone if I were running a team I'd never touch the guy.

 

[hatcher]

On flipside he is going to suck life out of offensive talent like Seguin and Spezza will quickly find himself in doghouse

I love the hire as a Hawks fan

Your boys when on are the best back checking forward group in the league. The coach doesn't want it any other way either.

 

[hatcher]

Hitch nailed Tarasenko to the bench in the playoffs while playing Steve Ott significant minutes. Think about that for a minute. For that alone if I were running a team I'd never touch the guy.

He's a one way gem unlike Chicagos top players. Even Kane in the playoffs pulls the Hossa back check lots.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Hitch nailed Tarasenko to the bench in the playoffs while playing Steve Ott significant minutes. Think about that for a minute. For that alone if I were running a team I'd never touch the guy.

only veteran coaches get free passes for doing that.

 

[Embiid]

Modano always credited Hitch with his development....I guess if Dallas develops another Modano...they would be happy. Not like they don't have offense though...

 

[BernieParent]

Hitch nailed Tarasenko to the bench in the playoffs while playing Steve Ott significant minutes. Think about that for a minute. For that alone if I were running a team I'd never touch the guy.

I sometimes wonder if coaches think that playing their best players the most is some form of coaching laziness, and that they will only be able to show their leadership ability by playing plugs who are 'gamers' in expanded roles.

 

[sabremike]

He's a one way gem unlike Chicagos top players. Even Kane in the playoffs pulls the Hossa back check lots.

That logic works when you replace him with an actual NHL quality player and not Steve Ott.

 

[Beef Invictus]

He's a one way gem unlike Chicagos top players. Even Kane in the playoffs pulls the Hossa back check lots.

There isn't any justification for keeping your best scoring threat benched while giving heavy minutes to an awful player.

 

[kelmitchell]

So who will be our new coach now boys

 

[Rebels57]

So who will be our new coach now boys

Kel, I think it's time you make peace with the fact that we aren't firing Hakstol this summer.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

So who will be our new coach now boys

sorry we have to waste another full year/season before the powers that be understand Haks is NOT a NHL coach..


sadly..

 

[Cody Webster]

Colorado continuing to prove what a laughing stock they've become. Reports out there they Sakic is going to protect Varly over Pickard haha.