So when do the Leafs plan on getting assistant coaches

[Dugath]

When they can find someone who is willing to take the risk of being fired at the end of the season when Carlyle is fired and the new coach wants to choose his own people.

 

[SprDaVE]

Simmons said that we shouldn't be surprised if the leafs "promote from within." Meaning Carlyle's assistants next season will be Derek King and Gord Dineen. Simmons is pretty tight with Nonis and co. so this seems the most likely. Just another uninspiring, lazy move by the leafs org. This, in no way, gives Carlyle any competition or worry about his job. Can't say I expected anything spectacular. Would've loved Mark Morris. Oh well...

I've been speculating this would happen as well and I'm more then fine with it.

Dineen and King have worked with a chunk of the roster over their 5 years with the Marlies at some point. Familiarity could be good. Also gives Spott a chance to hire his own coaches.

All though promoting 2 of the Marlies coaches leaves one spot open for the Carlyle replacement if it ever comes to that. I'm hoping for Bylsma to hopefully be an associate type coach.

I don't want Oates as the potential replacement to Carlyle. I really didn't like what he did in Washington.

 

[Paris in Flames]

When they can find someone who is willing to take the risk of being fired at the end of the season when Carlyle is fired and the new coach wants to choose his own people.

Or on the other end, find somebody who is willing to take a job in the hope they can replace Carlyle when he's fired.

 

[EastVan]

Would have been nice for them to have been there this week for the prospects camp...

 

[sommervr]

It's going to be AHL eyes only dinosaurs all internal hires. They will not challenge Carlyle in any way.

Nonis has picked his hill to die on. Next season should be one for the ages. Time to break out the pyramids and paper bags.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

This hunt has been taking a lot longer than it should be IMO....something is up?

 

[leafstilldeath*]

How much longer before some assistant coaches are brought in? Who are some ideal candidates?

Buddy I hope to God it is when Carlyle is FIRED!!!

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456870

a decision on the Leafs coaching staff is expected to be made next week, with Steve Spott, Derek King and Gord Dineen – all currently employed behind the bench by the Toronto Marlies – as the leading candidates.

“All of the promotions will be from within the organization,†Simmons said. “I believe two of them will come from that group of three.â€

dammit. really wanted oates or bylsma.

 

[Daisy Jane]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456870





dammit. really wanted oates or bylsma.

not me.
i really liked what Spott did with the Marlies. Bylsma wasn't really regarded by either team USA (management) or Pittsburgh (fans). and whilst Oates would have helped our powerplay.... (shrug). Rather promote within (and they can easily go back down) because i think our key coaching change is going to come next year.

 

[ACC1224]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456870





dammit. really wanted oates or bylsma.

More likely Oates/Bylsma weren't interested in being Assistants.

I don't think I've ever seen a media source quote Simmons.

 

[Morguee]

King and Dineen go up followed by Spott in December.

 

[Morguee]

More likely Oates/Bylsma weren't interested in being Assistants.

I don't think I've ever seen a media source quote Simmons.

You gotta think if it is an internal promotion for the coaches then a lot of other candidates just refused the job. Why else do you wait so long to sort out an internal promotion. Nobody wants to work with Carlyle(aka dead man walking)?

 

[Pholus]

You gotta think if it is an internal promotion for the coaches then a lot of other candidates just refused the job. Why else do you wait so long to sort out an internal promotion. Nobody wants to work with Carlyle(aka dead man walking)?

If you were an NHL coach (assistant or head), would you? If I have established myself, I would definitely not want to go somewhere with the knowledge that I will likely be fired within the next 2 years, even if I am really good at my job. Imo, the only people willing to come here would be guys coaching at lower levels (AHL/CHL) looking to get some experience at the NHL level, which would be helpful in the future if they want to be an NHL coach.

 

[ACC1224]

You gotta think if it is an internal promotion for the coaches then a lot of other candidates just refused the job. Why else do you wait so long to sort out an internal promotion. Nobody wants to work with Carlyle(aka dead man walking)?

I don't know if that's it or they just don't want to take a job that's a step back in their careers.
I imagine both are still getting paid, they may just be content to collect their cash and wait for an opportunity.