SpookyTsuki
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A bunch of this was said about blash 2 years ago. So I'm sceptical.
Except the dmen part. So even if he's trash if he can develop dmen it's probably better
A bunch of this was said about blash 2 years ago. So I'm sceptical.
Except the dmen part. So even if he's trash if he can develop dmen it's probably better
Blashill is our tank commander, he's been doing an amazing job lately so why fire him?
If there's one thing Blashill is good at its losing.
When vitually every player on the team has regressed except hank, there is a problem even kenny cant deny. Tomorrow would be good
But, how do we know that? Larkin was significantly better last year, DeKeyser, Tatar and Nyquist for several years before that.No. That is exactly our biggest problem. I don't disagree that another coach could get more out of this roster, but I don't think there's as much to get out of it as people think.
That "core" you listed is nothing special at all. In fact, most (by a lot) teams have better to work with.
But, how do we know that? Larkin was significantly better last year, DeKeyser, Tatar and Nyquist for several years before that.
Everything points to Blashill as a major factor in their decline.
Isn't it worth at least testing the theory for the last 17 games?
Also, how much further are all of the young players going to be put back in their development by enduring 17 more games like the one last night?
While I agree that Blashill is part of the problem, I'd like to think that losing Datsyuk was part as well. And the vets getting another year older. And on an on.But, how do we know that? Larkin was significantly better last year, DeKeyser, Tatar and Nyquist for several years before that.
Everything points to Blashill as a major factor in their decline.
Look around the league and look at their 4 or 5 best players, and compare those to ours. The players you listed as our core are a pretty pedestrian group of players when you take a look around the league.
Agree, the hammer is in the hand after last night. The problem is: who do you replace him with? The obvious choice would be Nelson, but how much does his ascension mess with GR's playoff march? Both of our assistants are as much part of the problem as Blash, no joy there.
Here's a wild idea: give Chelli a go. If anyone could light a fire under this team, it's him. Our biggest problem isn't lack of talent: Larkin, DeKeyser, Tatar, Nyquist, Mantha, Jensen, Ouelette, Mrazek are NOT as bad as they have looked and ARE a solid core to build around, IF we have coaches in place that can help them get there.
I'd even be ok with Kenny taking over, with Chelli and Drapes/Maltby as assistants, doing the day to day. That leaves you very open for next year.
17 games could make a great difference: it's enough time for us to get the kids on-track and start building in good habits.
There really is nothing to lose at this point.
I'm not a Blashill fan, but holy smokes, nobody is going to get much out of this roster. The fact that Zetterberg continues to produce shows it's possible. Blashill isn't holding back a former elite player who is over 35 with back surgery. So what's the excuse of everyone else?
The players we've assembled haven't shown any history of being great scorers. You have 40 point guys (hopefully) like Abby, Helm, and Nielsen floating in the top 9. Then you have 50 point guys (HOPEFULLY) like Nyquist and Tatar. It's a bunch of guys who struggle to maintain .5 PPG pace, combined with possibly the worst blueline in the NHL, and we're scratching our heads wondering what went wrong.
This is a roster problem from top to bottom. Until the players change, expect the peak for this team to be modest stretches of looking pretty OK.
the fact that only one person is finding sucess in this system says a lot. But hey keep putting ****hands on the power play with helm and abby. I am sure they will score eventually with dek and kronny as d men.
This I truly believe that with a good coach we are a playoff team. With trashill we are bottom 3. This year is proof that he is clueless. The only reason to keep him is that we are embracing the tank.
Our biggest problem isn't lack of talent: Larkin, DeKeyser, Tatar, Nyquist, Mantha, Jensen, Ouelette, Mrazek are NOT as bad as they have looked and ARE a solid core to build around, IF we have coaches in place that can help them get there
I wonder Colorado is running their power play the same as when they had Blake and company at d. The same way trashill thinks we still have great offensive dmen. When in reality we have kronwall who never was a first pair d man. How many coaches try to force talentless forwards into roles that require skill.The propensity of the fanbase to make excuses for this team is
amazing.
Even with a fully healthy roster and a better coach this team is not a playoff team. The top two centers are a broken down 35 year old and a castoff from the Islanders who has scored over 50 points twice in his career. The defense is pretty much Mike Green and a bunch of AHLers. If not for Colorado and Phoenix intentionally tanking they would be last in the NHL.
Should've been fired in 2016 after the Coyotes game.
Can't imagine Holland risking the last year of his contract on Blashill though.
What do you think he is risking???
Seriously really doubt that Holland is in any trouble. 30+ years of stellar service to a company generally buys you pretty good job security. If he wants to be, I would be very surprised if he isn't extended this summer. Maybe he actually wants to move upstairs but we have really seen no indication of that. It seems like he is going to be the GM for a while longer to me.
Agree, the hammer is in the hand after last night. The problem is: who do you replace him with? The obvious choice would be Nelson, but how much does his ascension mess with GR's playoff march? Both of our assistants are as much part of the problem as Blash, no joy there.
Here's a wild idea: give Chelli a go. If anyone could light a fire under this team, it's him. Our biggest problem isn't lack of talent: Larkin, DeKeyser, Tatar, Nyquist, Mantha, Jensen, Ouelette, Mrazek are NOT as bad as they have looked and ARE a solid core to build around, IF we have coaches in place that can help them get there.
I'd even be ok with Kenny taking over, with Chelli and Drapes/Maltby as assistants, doing the day to day. That leaves you very open for next year.
17 games could make a great difference: it's enough time for us to get the kids on-track and start building in good habits.
There really is nothing to lose at this point.