Friedman: Rumour: Oleg Znarok coming to coach in NHL?

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13. A lot of good names already thrown out there as potential hires for the Rangers, including NCAA Wisconsin’s Tony Granato, AHL Toronto’s Sheldon Keefe and NCAA Denver’s Jim Montgomery. Wonder if they also take a look at AHL Manitoba’s Pascal Vincent, just named the league’s coach of the year. He fits their profile, too.
14. There are some wild rumours that Russian national team head coach Oleg Znarok may be coming to North America. His club team is St. Petersburg, current home of Ilya Kovalchuk.

Ilya ja Znarok both coming to Rangers? That would absolutely mind blowing. When was the last time a HC was not from Canada or USA? Alpo Suhonen with the Hawks? Don Cherry would have a stroke.


Znarok was fired from the National Team today and SKA was eliminated from the playoffs earlier.

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[Vancouver Canucks]

This is good news for NYR. Buchnevich, Georgiev, and, in the future, Shestyorkin will definitely benefit.

 

[slg1963]

This is good news for NYR. Buchnevich, Georgiev, and, in the future, Shestyorkin will definitely benefit.

And what about our English speaking players how does this benefit them ?

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

And what about our English speaking players how does this benefit them ?

Or otherwise 90% of the team

 

[agent082]

And what about our English speaking players how does this benefit them ?

They learn a new language.

 

[AvatarAang]

May as well change their name to New York Russians

 

[Jerzey Devil]

How dare they choose anyone but Tony Granato here.

 

[Lays]

I want Keefe

 

[EpicDing]

Please no. He never played Buchnevich and he sat Shestyorkin all playoffs. Didn't play Rykov much either. Leans on vets, exactly the opposite of what this team needs.

 

[Saekk]

Rangers would jump in straight to the top of my most hated list, if the f***ing beaver goes to coach them.

 

[NOLAPensFan]

Pens had Ivan Hlinka in 2000-2001 to appease Jagr. Didn't speak a lick of English.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

or you could hire a proven coach

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I want Keefe

No._.

 

[Beerfish]

Don cherry would love this.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Seems NYR may be trying to build around a 35 year old who hasn't played in the league in 5 years.

 

[Marshall]

Have a hard time seeing it, but as a neutral, it would be fascinating to watch.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Lol. Good luck, Rangers (or any other team with this clown as a coach).

 

[Jussi]

Pens had Ivan Hlinka in 2000-2001 to appease Jagr. Didn't speak a lick of English.

Yes he did. I think Znarok's also speaks English. But he's far from being the best European coach.

 

[Wingsfan 4 life]

I thought he stepped down. Anyway, I'd be surprised if he gets an NHL head coaching gig with very minimal playing or coaching experience in NA. Maybe assistant.

 

[Acallabeth]

The NA is too xenophobic to hire a Russian* head coach, but what if he's fine with an assistant's job?

 

[tradenashnow]

I highly doubt they will be hiring that clown.

 

[stepdad gaary]

And what about our English speaking players how does this benefit them ?

what? do english speaking players need help acclimating to an english speaking country?

 

[beowulf]

The NA is too xenophobic to hire a Russian* head coach, but what if he's fine with an assistant's job?

Oh please...

 

[One Winged Angel]

I highly doubt he's their next head coach.

Also, the title is a bit misleading. The article makes absolutely no reference to him being in the running for the Rangers job.

 

[MaxV]

He has an old school mentality (top 6 role, bottom 6 role), his way is obsolete in NHL.

He is also similar to previous Rangers’ coach, experience>talent mentality.