Speculation: Peter Horachek

MintyFresh88 · Mar 5, 2014

Not sure about what others think, but I'd like a proven winner brought in this summer. Really hoping someone becomes available.

Don't know that we can put faith in Horachek going forward.

coopdaloop123 · Mar 5, 2014

Montsy14 said:
Not sure about what others think, but I'd like a proven winner brought in this summer. Really hoping someone becomes available.

Don't know that we can put faith in Horachek going forward.

Depends whose on the market, I assume a good coach or two will be fired. I am not a fan of Laviolette, don't like how Schenn and Courtier developed under him.

Panthersfan1989 · Mar 5, 2014

Gordonx11 said:
There's not a coach available right now that I would even consider taking.

All joking aside though I would love to have Torts as coach...

I hope you know that is not going to happen since Luongo is back

EnforceTheLaus · Mar 5, 2014

Keep an eye on Maurice and the Jets. He was supposed to get extended during the break but still nothing and there are rumors that there is a rift between him and the GM.

Tallon should be quick jump on that if he parts with them.

LUUUUUIS · Mar 5, 2014

Gordonx11 said:
There's not a coach available right now that I would even consider taking.

All joking aside though I would love to have Torts as coach...

Tortorella is clown shoes. I like passion, but I find him to be unprofessional.

Boothinator · Mar 6, 2014

I want Guy Boucher!!!

Panthers607 · Mar 6, 2014

I think Horachek is done as HC but might stay as assistant. Viola def wants his own guy.
Last I want is Torts. Either Boucher or Maurice IMO.

EnforceTheLaus · Mar 6, 2014

Maybe even Messier with the NY connection?

SeasonTicket · Mar 6, 2014

EnforceTheLaus said:
Maybe even Messier with the NY connection?

He's the guy I thought of right after Viola bought the team.

Rookie coach but big name. Viola wants attention on the team. The Luongo trade, the press conference, etc....

Hockeycast · Mar 6, 2014

Steel Panther said:
I think Horachek is done as HC but might stay as assistant. Viola def wants his own guy.
Last I want is Torts. Either Boucher or Maurice IMO.

I agree. I can't stand Torts.

Gizmo Tkachuk · Mar 6, 2014

Some stability would be nice. That's all I want.

SoupyFIN · Mar 6, 2014

Steel Panther said:
I think Horachek is done as HC but might stay as assistant. Viola def wants his own guy.
Last I want is Torts. Either Boucher or Maurice IMO.

Currently IMO it's one of the two guys above.

Obviously some could (or more like should, considering the history) get fired that's a better fit.

EnforceTheLaus said:
Maybe even Messier with the NY connection?

Messier has no coaching experience, whatsoever.

Not a guy I'd put in charge of a bunch of kids trying to get away from the rebuild phase.

GrumpyKelly · Mar 6, 2014

I'd give Horacheck one full year, I think he has done a good job considering the circumstances. After that go after someone like Babcock, he might need/want a change of scenery.

adam graves · Mar 6, 2014

Kellyr said:
I'd give Horacheck one full year, I think he has done a good job considering the circumstances. After that go after someone like Babcock, he might need/want a change of scenery.

Respectfully Disagree.

We are moving into a win now mode. Need a coach who has experience. We've had 3 consecutive rookie coaches. enough.

Plus horachuck has done nothing spectacular to earn losing the interim tag. The team has been horrible since the initial new coach bump. we've lost 9 of 11. We are in a nosedive, there is no structure, no consistency, etc etc. Yes we suck, but it'll be a new roster next year and deserves a proven winner behind the bench, IMHO.

pb1300 · Mar 6, 2014

I want an experienced coach, but not necessarily experienced in the NHL. I want someone who thinks and knows today's NHL. Id like someone who is more offensive minded as well.

GrumpyKelly · Mar 6, 2014

adam graves said:
Respectfully Disagree.

We are moving into a win now mode. Need a coach who has experience. We've had 3 consecutive rookie coaches. enough.

Plus horachuck has done nothing spectacular to earn losing the interim tag. The team has been horrible since the initial new coach bump. we've lost 9 of 11. We are in a nosedive, there is no structure, no consistency, etc etc. Yes we suck, but it'll be a new roster next year and deserves a proven winner behind the bench, IMHO.

Well, the loss of Barkov and basically not having a good team in the first place will put you in the standings where we are right now. I don't see how things would have been much different with any other coach.

Also I'd like to see what kind of additions they will get in the summer before saying they are in a win mode. The UFA crop is so thin, who knows what they will be able to add.

Anyway my point is this team has much bigger issue than the HC at the moment. IMO.

FlaPnthrsPunk · Mar 6, 2014

I don't want Torts or Laviolette as I don't think would be the right guys to lead this upcoming mixture of young stars and veterans.

I'm torn on whether to give Horachek another year or not. Early on, I was really impressed with how he changed the players mindsets from Dineen, but it could have been just because it's a new voice in the locker room and on the bench. Some of his decisions to play certain players at times are questionable.

I'm just not sure of anyone that I can think of off the top of my head would be a perfect or ideal fit, but I would want someone with experience and can lead an upcoming team to positive outcomes.

ShootIt · Mar 6, 2014

IMO Torts is overrated.

Was a good coach. Now is around due to his name.

Mogo · Mar 6, 2014

There should be coaches available in the summer

Acadmus · Mar 6, 2014

Horacek's doing better with this team than Dineen did...but not by much.

Not that I think any coach can do much with the spare parts that comprise most of this team.

Erick* · Mar 6, 2014

The last 20 games are a try out for a lot of people in the organization, including Horachek. If team finishes the season strong, I think he comes back. It seems like he had input in the Dan Ellis move for what it's worth.

Ghoste · Mar 6, 2014

adam graves said:
Respectfully Disagree.

We are moving into a win now mode. Need a coach who has experience. We've had 3 consecutive rookie coaches. enough.

Plus horachuck has done nothing spectacular to earn losing the interim tag. The team has been horrible since the initial new coach bump. we've lost 9 of 11. We are in a nosedive, there is no structure, no consistency, etc etc. Yes we suck, but it'll be a new roster next year and deserves a proven winner behind the bench, IMHO.

I agree with this! Maybe someone good will be available this off-season.

-ghoste

AwesomePanthers · Mar 6, 2014

Would love Paul Maurice. Such a well-spoken guy, but he has a job.

angry_treefrog · Mar 6, 2014

Horachek's powerplay pretty much torpedoes any realistic chance of his returning next year.

Holy Jokinen · Mar 6, 2014

Heard something about Nolan being pissed with Buffalo's management... if this became an option, i'd like to jump on it.

Either way, I don't like Horachek. I don't blame him for this mess, but something about him just doesn't sit right with me.

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