Speculation: Our Next Head Coach II

[JimEIV]

two way play is bred by all leagues. And the Penguins under Shero didn't have that much of an NCAA presence just by looking at their drafts.

The only drafted regular the Devils have that played in the NCAA is Merrill. The others are Greene, Schneider, Harrold, and Gionta.

So I don't really see the real focus point on players playing in the NCAA based on the past. It's a part of the team but it's not the predominate focus on how they build the team.

You forgot Zajac...

And there aren't more because we let them all walk away re recently...

Parise, Martin, Fayne, Brian Gionta(not all that recent)

We've always had a very strong NCAA presence in NJ...McKay, Pandolfo, Madden, Morrison, Guerin, Rolston, Rafalski, Driver, Weinrich...
Thats just off the top of my head there are a ton more of those ancillary guys like

Mike Dunham, Scott Pellerin, Chris McAlpine and those types.

 

[NJDevs26]

I don't buy the Devils hiring both Hynes and Reirden. They would be on the hook for giving compensation to two teams.

That would be crazy unless they got compensation for Pete I suppose...I could deal with giving away 'one' aggregate third rounder in that case if they really feel that's the staff they should have.

 

[KohoDonuts88]

Draft pick compensation is only for head coach, GM or director of hockey ops.

 

[R8Devs]

You forgot Zajac...

And there aren't more because we let them all walk away re recently...

Parise, Martin, Fayne, Brian Gionta(not all that recent)

We've always had a very strong NCAA presence in NJ...McKay, Pandolfo, Madden, Morrison, Guerin, Rolston, Rafalski, Driver, Weinrich...
Thats just off the top of my head there are a ton more of those ancillary guys like

Mike Dunham, Scott Pellerin, Chris McAlpine and those types.

yea I forgot Travis because I was thinking bchl and forgot und also forgot camm played in the ncaa. I'm not saying college isn't part of the team but they get guys from all avenues.

Also I don't think the Devils have to give compensation if Hynes is an assistant coach.

 

[JimEIV]

yea I forgot Travis because I was thinking bchl and forgot und also forgot camm played in the ncaa. I'm not saying college isn't part of the team but they get guys from all avenues.

Oh yeah I forgot Cammalleri myself

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

Wow this is great. NHL.com reporting on Chere's article HAHAHAHAHA

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=769309&navid=nhl:topheads

 

[Emperoreddy]

Draft pick compensation is only for head coach, GM or director of hockey ops.

If that's the case hire them both if that's the right staff.

 

[Czech Trio]

Friedman

There were reports Saturday that Phil Housley was in the lead for the Devils’ coaching job (I’d heard a similar rumour, although not as strongly worded), but that came with some pretty strong denials. It’s always difficult to predict what New Jersey will do, but it does appear as if something is coming within the next day or so. I do believe AHL Wilkes-Barre coach John Hynes is a finalist, but a couple of sources indicate there is at least one other person in the mix.

Also said it could happen in next 24-48 hours.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Friedman


Also said it could happen in next 24-48 hours.

See this I believe because it's in line with everything else so far.

 

[Devilsgrl35]

It's so weird reading rumors from legit sources about our team.

 

[SprootsMasterFlex]

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Todd-Cordell/Are-The-Devils-Closing-In-On-A-New-Head-Coach/159/68981

 

[MartyOwns]

It's so weird reading rumors from legit sources about our team.

its really awesome IMO

 

[DevilsFanInFla]

It's so weird reading rumors from legit sources about our team.

I like it. It makes the slow months more entertaining. It also doesn't hurt Shero is a bit more open about what he intends to do and appears thus far to follow through on it pretty well. Definitely a culture change for sure but I think I am liking it.

 

[Devilsgrl35]

Oh I totally agree, It's just strange. I'm excited to hear some rumors come draft weekend and free agency too.

 

[Emperoreddy]

http://fireandice.northjersey.com/f...d-coach-could-come-in-next-two-days-1.1346104

TG getting in on the trolling chere's source.

So it seems it's either reirdan or Hynes or both of them it seems.

 

[SupremeNachos]

I find Housley extremely intriguing... I don't know anything about his coaching philosophy but if you look at the pieces of the puzzle it's an interesting picture...

A no defense offensive Dman as a player who put up a tremendous amount of points...

Coaching for team USA and Nashville, two places that have been known for structured play and discipline...

I don't know enough but my curiosity is peaked.

Wild fan throwing his 2¢ in. This is just my own humble (yet biased) opinion of him, but I played under him for 3 years when he coached at Stillwater High School in MN and I have nothing but good things to say. He has a very patient yet stern coaching style that is very easy to mesh with. I know I'm only talking about teenagers, but just remember what he did with kids around the same age at the WJC.

 

[Based Anime Fan]

This sounds like no Boucher to me

 

[dougiebrown]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m1 minute ago
Certainly appears as if PIT's AHL coach John Hynes is the likely leading candidate to be next head coach in NJ. Nothing official, mind you.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie · 39s 39 seconds ago
Guy Boucher had been finalist for NJ job but his window to leave Bern in SUI closed today. Swiss reports this a.m. confirm he'll be back.

 

[blueliner]

No Boucher? Booooo.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I'm glad it's not Boucher. I'm not nearly as high on that guy as a lot of people here are.

 

[gdsmack267]

accordingto Bob Macc, soudns like Hynes from WBS

 

[Bologna 1]

so it sounds like hynes? I am onboard with that I think

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I'm ok with the 3rd round pick for Hynes. Dunno if I'd want to give up another for Reirdan.

 

[Devils Dominion]

I have no comment on Hynes since I know nothing about him aside from his resume and that he had never played nor has coached yet in the NHL.

I did not want Guy Boucher though.

I hope we don't have to part with a draft pick & lose out on a player that can potentially make an impact for a long time.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I'm ok with the 3rd round pick for Hynes. Dunno if I'd want to give up another for Reirdan.

I'm pretty sure you only have to give compensation for head coaches and GMs. I could be wrong.