Confirmed with Link: Randy Lee to be arraigned in Buffalo court

[Sens of Anarchy]

Well the best players on teams don’t usually take low level specialized coaching gigs in the NHL

Just because he wasn’t a great player (he was a bit better than you’re giving him credit for) doesn’t mean he can’t work with the kids.

and doesn't mean he can't teach.. A lot of the time the players that have to work at everything/a lot end up being better teachers/coaches because they had to identify and work on things .. the naturals just do shit they don't know how they do it and can't teach it to you

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Its pretty bonkers that Shean Donovan is pretty much our 2nd in command now. Like I'm fine with him being some development coach but he really shouldn't be making any big decisions as far as personnel go. I guess neither should Dorion but such is life.

 

[JungleBeat]

A few players have mentioned him helping them out. He’s not a scout or a front office manager. He’s just a good influence. He is a consummate Pro and can help the younger players learn to balance real life with the game. He has a stable home life and is a great community guy. His skating skills are just incredible. This is the type of local guy that you’d want to surround your younger players with. He’s a valuable resource and the team is lucky that he just happens to live nearby and is interested.
I’m not saying he should replace Randy Lee. I’m saying that in contrast, this is the type of individual you want in your organization to help with young players.

You can say the exact same thing with a ton of former ex NHL players. Remember when Tobias Linberg said that Toronto focuses more on skill training and he never really did that stuff in Ottawa when he was traded? That doesn’t surprise me at all.

Saying he’s local, good in the community and has a stable home life’s doesn’t really mean anything.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

But what is Donovan doing to help out the young players? On ice? Off ice? Lifestyle guidance? Does anyone know?

 

[slamigo]

But what is Donovan doing to help out the young players? On ice? Off ice? Lifestyle guidance? Does anyone know?

Shean Donovan thrilled to coach young Senators

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Does anyone know?

Should we?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

But what is Donovan doing to help out the young players? On ice? Off ice? Lifestyle guidance? Does anyone know?

A player development coach is not a specific role depending on the organization. Some NHL teams invest more in skill development, puck skills, possession, passing, shooting skills.. Also skating coaches, power skating, figure skating ... There are a lot of aspects to playing the game .. board play, back checking, open man, systems play... that a development coach can work with players on..It can also just be to run drills, practices, conditioning; assist on the ice. A single player development coach would not be involved in all of these things ..It takes some coordination as well.

Check out this Mike Sullivan video from his days with the Blackhawks.. Doesn't answer your question directly but its pretty good

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Should we?

Shouldn't everyone in the organization be assessed? The organization as a whole has been underwhelming...all members of the team and their roles should be critiqued and refined.

 

[operasen]

Other than Alfredsson, who should be the no brainer but will not be the guy right now, who would be the best choice to be our new Assistant GM, with the hope he'd replace Dorion when that spot becomes open. I like Scott White in the Dallas system, but he most likely would not come here given the success of the Texas Stars. Who is out there?

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Other than Alfredsson, who should be the no brainer but will not be the guy right now, who would be the best choice to be our new Assistant GM, with the hope he'd replace Dorion when that spot becomes open. I like Scott White in the Dallas system, but he most likely would not come here given the success of the Texas Stars. Who is out there?

I'd much rather have someone with legit management experience. No slight against Alfredsson, but the Sens have had enough newbies take these positions over the last decade. Time to solidify the foundation of the team. If a former player wants to get into management, there needs to be a long, and well-defined path to get the proper experience behind the scenes first.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Shouldn't everyone in the organization be assessed? The organization as a whole has been underwhelming...all members of the team and their roles should be critiqued and refined.

Yes.

But should we, the fans, be aware of such things?

I think not.

 

[Masked]

But what is Donovan doing to help out the young players? On ice? Off ice? Lifestyle guidance? Does anyone know?

Don't know but I'll bet he's not rubbing their shoulders.

 

[BloodRedArmy]

Its pretty bonkers that Shean Donovan is pretty much our 2nd in command now. Like I'm fine with him being some development coach but he really shouldn't be making any big decisions as far as personnel go. I guess neither should Dorion but such is life.

Honestly, what do you know about it? What a weird thing to say.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

They’re really combating the scummy lawyer stereotype here.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Honestly, what do you know about it? What a weird thing to say.

Why are you so defensive? The guy has a few years now as a "development coach" for the Sens. He has no formal education and no front office experience. Why would you want him making decisions for the team? He seems like a really nice dude but to be honest he seems like a bit of a country bumpkin. Not a lot is going on in that head and I feel like it comes off in his interviews and his on ice play.

 

[ottawa]

Is that a threat? Or what point are you trying to make exactly? What do lawyers have to do with my comment?

How is that a threat in any way?

 

[Micklebot]

Why are you so defensive? The guy has a few years now as a "development coach" for the Sens. He has no formal education and no front office experience. Why would you want him making decisions for the team? He seems like a really nice dude but to be honest he seems like a bit of a country bumpkin. Not a lot is going on in that head and I feel like it comes off in his interviews and his on ice play.

Idk, most of the posters here seem to think they would make all the right decisions if they were Gm. can't be that hard right? Just like scouting, just give him a pen and a notepad and he'll be fine

 

[BatherSeason]

Why does Randy Lee still have a job? And why is there no one in the local or National media asking this very question?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Why are you so defensive? The guy has a few years now as a "development coach" for the Sens. He has no formal education and no front office experience. Why would you want him making decisions for the team? He seems like a really nice dude but to be honest he seems like a bit of a country bumpkin. Not a lot is going on in that head and I feel like it comes off in his interviews and his on ice play.

Hey what's wrong with being a country bumpkin... are they somehow inferior to slick city folk?

 

[topshelf15]

I'd much rather have someone with legit management experience. No slight against Alfredsson, but the Sens have had enough newbies take these positions over the last decade. Time to solidify the foundation of the team. If a former player wants to get into management, there needs to be a long, and well-defined path to get the proper experience behind the scenes first.

I would make Alfie president,and have him act as a liason between the GM and the owners

 

[BK201]

Why does Randy Lee still have a job? And why is there no one in the local or National media asking this very question?

Because it's male on male that's why. If this was a 19 year old female, shit would hit the fan.

 

[Ray Kinsella]

Because it's male on male that's why. If this was a 19 year old female, **** would hit the fan.

Oh... that’s why...

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

If he's acquitted, or charged, either way this will continue to be what comes to mind about RL for the rest of his time with the organization .......... so it's probably best that he is shown the door, or asked to walk out of it, on his own.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

New thread: https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/the-randy-lee-debacle-part-ii.2521463/