Confirmed with Link: Sheldon Keefe Fired -- Discussion Thread

[Menzinger]

He’s getting the token interview.

Hopefully, unless Berube is delaying making a decision and they're looking towards plan B already

 

[Maple Leaf]

coach is irrelevant
need real players

 

[Suntouchable13]

Even if they are just considering him, why? How can he help them take the next step in the ploffs? I don't get it. He is not the right coach for us. (RE: Todd Mac)

 

[CaptainCrunch17]

They gotta give Claude Julien a look!

I totally agree.

I’m not sure why he isn’t getting more attention.

He’s a solid coach.

 

[thinkblue]

 

[The Masters]

Looks like its going to be berube. not my # 1 sand i would still like them to wait on BrindAmour tosee


craig has experience. won a cup. can motivate. likes heavy D , tough play and heavy forcheck .. this all aligns with brad

problem is the team plays nothing like this lol .. brad needs to re-shape a lot this off-seasom

 

[The Masters]

 

[al secord]

Boston didn't beat us because we weren't tough enough. Outside of Marner, we gave the Bruins as much as we took.

 

[kevsh]

One Perspective on Berube -

Man, there is a WHOLE lot of excuses in that post about the Blues failings and not one bit of blame for it directed at Berube.

Secondly, a lot of those GM decisions (letting players like Dunn walk, etc.) give the impression (by omission) that Berube himself had absolutely no say in any of them. Sure it's possible, but it seems like a rare scenario where a GM makes moves without at least consulting with his coach.

 

[Evilhomer]

He’s getting the token interview.

I think that's all it is, as well. They have to say they spoke to a bunch of guys, just like they did with the GM search, before hiring the guy that everyone knew from the outset they were going to hire. It will be the same here.

 

[MSZ]

I would rather have David Quinn, please don't hire Todd Mac.

 

[OVO16]

Berube over Todd easily. Cant believe McLellan is even an option

 

[colchar]

He’s getting the token interview.

They would do it by phone if it was a token interview.

Well from what I've heard Shanny and Tre met with Berube yesterday ? Not sure how credible but say quite a few people on Twitter saying they were spotted having dinner. They're probably interviewing all the candidates before making a final decision.

Well if its on Twitter it must be true.

I bet they ate at Boston Pizza too right?

The Leafs are literally the Thornton/Marleau-era Sharks so I can see why they think he'd be a fit.

You mean two of the vets they brought in to bring the youngsters along?

If anyone wonders how they ended up like they did, there's the reason right there.

 

[colchar]

Even if they are just considering him, why? How can he help them take the next step in the ploffs? I don't get it. He is not the right coach for us. (RE: Todd Mac)

He has a better playoff winning percentage than Keefe

 

[The Shrike]

Man, there is a WHOLE lot of excuses in that post about the Blues failings and not one bit of blame for it directed at Berube.

Secondly, a lot of those GM decisions (letting players like Dunn walk, etc.) give the impression (by omission) that Berube himself had absolutely no say in any of them. Sure it's possible, but it seems like a rare scenario where a GM makes moves without at least consulting with his coach.

Also, whereas "...He had a .914 save percentage in the playoffs in 2019...", Binnington had a .954 Sv% in the four series deciding games, so he delivered when it mattered the most.

 

[notbias]

Maybe they will bring in Boucher

 

[Taylor Halls Teeth]

I prefer Berube but TMac isnt the dead end people are talikng about. 3rd round playoffs twice so he can adapt and after that the Sharks talent had largely aged out with no ppg players. The Kings 47 win season was not driven by massive talent. He has coached stars and wont be overwhelmed. My #3 choice after Q and Berube.

 

[DarkKnight]

coach is irrelevant
need real players

That simply isn't true.

Berube over Todd easily. Cant believe McLellan is even an option

He's a really good coach. For me it's the pedigree though, success but never getting over the hump. He mirrors our team, I want a guy who's pushed through or over achieved.

 

[WTFMAN99]

I'm going to be so surprised if it's anyone but Berube.

Just has that feeling that the Treliving hire had...he's available and least amount of drama with it.

 

[Evilhomer]

Looks like its going to be berube. not my # 1 sand i would still like them to wait on BrindAmour tosee


craig has experience. won a cup. can motivate. likes heavy D , tough play and heavy forcheck .. this all aligns with brad

problem is the team plays nothing like this lol .. brad needs to re-shape a lot this off-seasom

I've said before, but I don't love the idea of shaping a roster to match it's coach. It's an even worse idea today when the shelf life of a coach is now barely 2 or 3 years.

 

[notbias]

Looks like its going to be berube. not my # 1 sand i would still like them to wait on BrindAmour tosee


craig has experience. won a cup. can motivate. likes heavy D , tough play and heavy forcheck .. this all aligns with brad

problem is the team plays nothing like this lol .. brad needs to re-shape a lot this off-seasom

Does he like heavy D? St Louis didn't have heavy D, they weren't Colorado small, but they weren't big or overly physical.

Also, the NHL is trending away from the heavy terrible D, not sure it is wise to get Treliving to target a bunch.

 

[The Masters]

I've said before, but I don't love the idea of shaping a roster to match it's coach. It's an even worse idea today when the shelf life of a coach is now barely 2 or 3 years.

Brad is pivoting into his vision these next 2 off-seasons. He's gotta find a coach that aligns.

 

[The Masters]

Does he like heavy D? St Louis didn't have heavy D, they weren't Colorado small, but they weren't big or overly physical.

Also, the NHL is trending away from the heavy terrible D, not sure it is wise to get Treliving to target a bunch.

Pietrangelo, JB, Parayko. They were loaded.

 

[Evilhomer]

Brad is pivoting into his vision these next 2 off-seasons. He's gotta find a coach that aligns.

I don't disagree, but you have to be careful that you don't whittle away talent while you are reshaping the lineup. He sort of did exactly that in Calgary...

 

[notbias]

Pietrangelo, JB, Parayko. They were loaded.

Are you talking purely about size or how they play?

Those aren't players who play heavy, and Rielly would have been their second-biggest D after Parayko, who is barely larger.

And if we are only talking about height, it is irrelevant, that is like saying Matthews is the same size as Byfuglien.

I am just not seeing this heavy D...