Nabokov to join Sharks as coach and scout

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[Patty Ice]

Here's hoping he's half as good a teacher as Strelow so the Sharks can have at least one or two goalie prospect that can make an impact.

 

[hohosaregood]

Here's hoping he's half as good a teacher as Strelow so the Sharks can have at least one or two goalie prospect that can make an impact.

At least one of his students, Vasilevsky, is on pace to being an NHL starter.

 

[Mach12]

At least one of his students, Vasilevsky, is on pace to being an NHL starter.

Was he really his coach too or was he just a veteran mentor? Does TB have a goalie coach?

 

[hohosaregood]

Was he really his coach too or was he just a veteran mentor? Does TB have a goalie coach?

veteran mentor but he was getting a lot of credit for helping out vasilevsky's mental game IIRC.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

good move the the sharks and nabber!

 

[RainbowDash]

I know Nabokov is a great person and all, but I honestly don't know what to make of him as a coach.

As a coach and scout, what is he going to be looking for?
Making sure that you leave nice, huge gaping 5 holes? Not being able to deal with screens in front of you? Losing focus and track of the puck in big playoff games?

Again, great person. Just not a great post-lockout player.

 

[hohosaregood]

I know Nabokov is a great person and all, but I honestly don't know what to make of him as a coach.

As a coach and scout, what is he going to be looking for?
Making sure that you leave nice, huge gaping 5 holes? Not being able to deal with screens in front of you? Losing focus and track of the puck in big playoff games?

Again, great person. Just not a great post-lockout player.

Well...what makes Babcock a good coach? He never really amounted to anything as a player.

It's something you can say about 90% of hockey scouts and coaches. What a person does as a member of the front office doesn't depend on how they were as a player.

 

[USF Shark]

glad Nabby is back with the org.

 

[thasanjoseshawksdood*]

Thank god. I think we're better off with strewlos offspring than not.

 

[bluefunnel]

Nice to have him back in the organization.

I look forward to seeing what he does.

 

[Nighthock]

Hell yes

 

[LadyStanley]

Nabby will be working with the AHL goalies, and other prospects. Under Hedberg.

Won't be traveling with the team(s).

But will be doing some goalie scouting.

 

[OrrNumber4]

I know Nabokov is a great person and all, but I honestly don't know what to make of him as a coach.

As a coach and scout, what is he going to be looking for?
Making sure that you leave nice, huge gaping 5 holes? Not being able to deal with screens in front of you? Losing focus and track of the puck in big playoff games?

Again, great person. Just not a great post-lockout player.

That's the thing. It is hard to see a correlation, either way, between playing experience and coaching ability. A lot of these guys get these jobs because of name recognition/pleasing the fan-base, plus their ability to navigate the "politics" of the NHL (that is a real plus)...but you can't help but think teams would be better off taking a junior or minor-league coach with a great track record and teaching him all those little intricacies of the NHL.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

As a coach and scout, what is he going to be looking for?
Making sure that you leave nice, huge gaping 5 holes? Not being able to deal with screens in front of you? Losing focus and track of the puck in big playoff games?

Best goalie we've ever had by a MILE. Was a very good playoff goalie and I would take prime Nabby as my goalie any year.

 

[TF97]

Good to see Nabby back with the organization.

 

[OffSydes]

Is he back stateside? I remember hearing he originally signed in the KHL because he wanted to live in Russia again but I could be completely wrong.

 

[vilpertti]

Is he back stateside? I remember hearing he originally signed in the KHL because he wanted to live in Russia again but I could be completely wrong.

With the way that country is going these days, I'd guess he changed his mind.

 

[hohosaregood]

Is he back stateside? I remember hearing he originally signed in the KHL because he wanted to live in Russia again but I could be completely wrong.

His wife and kids are American, so I don't think he ever had plans to stay in the KHL long term. I think he was just annoyed about having to join the Islanders that one time after signing with Detroit.

 

[Sleepy]

If he can just regurgitate all the things Strelow said to him he'll be better than 80% of the goalie coaches out there.

I'm ok with this.

 

[thasanjoseshawksdood*]

If he can just regurgitate all the things Strelow said to him he'll be better than 80% of the goalie coaches out there.

I'm ok with this.

Ya I think he wants to pass on what Strelow did for him. I agree, and I think hes on board with other ex sharks that want to see this team have success.

 

[LadyStanley]

Nabby "lives" in SJ. Only played in KHL as he could get a contract there (easily). Walked away (and contract cancelled) due to family issues (too much separation).

 

[KirbyDots]

Nabby working with Rumpel. I thought Rumpel looked pretty good at the prospects game, he wasn't challenged much in the 1st and 3rd but looked really solid and his positioning was sound, in the 2nd he saw more shots and was like a wall.

 

[thasanjoseshawksdood*]

will nabby work with jones at all?

 

[LadyStanley]

will nabby work with jones at all?

Probably not. Hedburg is assistant coach with Sharks (will be traveling with team).

If Johan needs help, then Nabby could step in.