News Article: Morgan: Coyotes regaining their identity

[The Feckless Puck]

http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/silver-linings-playbook-coyotes-regaining-identity-020815

I know, I know, two Morgan article links in a week... but this one has me worried. To wit: if Maloney and Tippett think that the team is regaining its identity, and the team actually keeps winning more games than it loses... does Maloney rethink his plan to rebuild?

Simply based on how Don's bark is always worse than his bite, I think there's a real risk that he is convinced to forgo flushing the system at the deadline.

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[Summer Rose]

We'll see at the deadline and over the summer. He can say all he wants but after all the threats he made and the minor roster moves he's making it does seem like a farce so far. It's a long season before the deadline though so I still think he's holding out for the right offer on the players he wants to move. As for the players he's waived, I think that honestly, he was trying to free up roster spots to trial prospects at the NHL level and develop them a bit. Even though the NHL isn't a developmental league

 

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Simply based on how Don's bark is always worse than his bite, I think there's a real risk that he is convinced to forgo flushing the system at the deadline.

In the three games (all losses) the Coyotes have played this season against the Blackhawks and Blues, they have been outscored 18-2, including a 6-1 thrashing in Chicago that sent the team into the All-Star break with a mandate for change.

 

[The Grocery Stick]

The only thing they've regained is a goalie who isn't letting in 4-6 goals a night.

 

[moosemeister]

The only thing they've regained is a goalie who isn't letting in 4-6 goals a night.

And not scoring goals.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Regaining our identity from the last two years maybe. From abysmal to just bad.

 

[AZviaNJ]

They've regained their ability to play hard, even defeat like Sat Nt....but it's been driven largely by the kids on the roster. Mr February (Smith) has played well too.

 

[drgregg]

I don't think so. Don't forget Don has bosses now, he is no longer a 1 man show. Apparently the new boss wants to clear out the crap, if true that means that Don/Dave/Craig can be as encouraged as they want to be by recent play; the crap will be flushed anyway.

 

[CC96]

Yeah, well they're about to lose it again after they play Chicago tonight.

 

[Rink Rage]

Well, Maloney just made an attempt to pull the trigger on Vermette this past weekend. Don't get too worried.

 

[drgregg]

Well, Maloney just made an attempt to pull the trigger on Vermette this past weekend. Don't get too worries.

Wha? Where did you hear that, do you have any details? You've likely piqued a lot of interest with that comment

 

[letowskie]

Well, Maloney just made an attempt to pull the trigger on Vermette this past weekend. Don't get too worries.

Well, Chicago is a team that could well use a top6 C for their run this year; but teams like them probably need to wait until the last minute, so that they can minimize their cap spending to keep within rules. So I expect that the market for Verm will get better the smaller part of the season remaining.

 

[Rink Rage]

I read on the a Habs blog Vermette to Montreal for De La Rose and a 2nd. Bergevin said no.

 

[Rink Rage]

http://www.gohabsgo.com/2015/02/07/marc-bergevin-dit-non-a-cette-transaction-qui-aura/

 

[KG]

Now is the wrong time to be regaining our identity.

 

[MIGs Dog]

http://www.gohabsgo.com/2015/02/07/marc-bergevin-dit-non-a-cette-transaction-qui-aura/

It's all Greek to me...or something like that.

 

[Summer Rose]

It's all Greek to me...or something like that.

It says that Marc Bergevin rejected a proposal of a 2nd + Jacob de la Rose for Antoine Vermette. It doesn't say whether Maloney made the offer or if Bergevin asked about Vermette and that's what Maloney asked for, but it does say that Bergevin is the one that ultimately rejected the deal.

 

[Thor Savage]

It says that Marc Bergevin rejected a proposal of a 2nd + Jacob de la Rose for Antoine Vermette. It doesn't say whether Maloney made the offer or if Bergevin asked about Vermette and that's what Maloney asked for, but it does say that Bergevin is the one that ultimately rejected the deal.

If that is the offer he made and it was rejected . . . . I'm thinking we are going to be very disappointed with the return for Vermette.

Not so much the player, but the pick. Is de la Rose any good? Don't know anything about him.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

If that is the offer he made and it was rejected . . . . I'm thinking we are going to be very disappointed with the return for Vermette.

If that's a legit offer that Don was going to accept, we're going to be disappointed in ALL the trades Don makes this TDL.

 

[Matias Maccete]

If that is the offer he made and it was rejected . . . . I'm thinking we are going to be very disappointed with the return for Vermette.

Not so much the player, but the pick. Is de la Rose any good? Don't know anything about him.

From elite prospects

A true team player and leader. de la Rose always gives 100% and leads his team with his intensity and work ethic. Has an edge to his game and does not shy away from the rough stuff. Has good timing in his hits. Sound defensively. Not likely to become a high scoring player, as he is not a natural scorer, but his strong two-way and forechecking ability along with his attitude makes him a very valuable part of any team

 

[Etch]

I've never been impressed watching De La Rose. Pass.

Feeling like GMDM waited too long. Should have taken what he could have gotten a while ago.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Bingo. But we will wait and see what he gets which had better be two 2nds or better

 

[drgregg]

I disagree on Maloney waiting too long.

I went through the Montreal forum and this story didn't get much traction there at all, so I'm not ready to freak out, yet

 

[SniperHF]

It shouldn't take 4+ months every season to finally start playing Tippett Hockey.

 

[Puck possession wins]

If that's a legit offer that Don was going to accept, we're going to be disappointed in ALL the trades Don makes this TDL.

Well no 1st for Vermette then