Felt it was time to create a thread and discuss how Peter Horachek has done since taking over.
My thoughts so far:
He's a structured coach who has implemented a defensive system and the results are there. You're seeing a lot fewer mistakes made by our young D-men in Rielly and Gardiner, and even the recent call-ups in Graberg and Holzer look like seasoned vets playing a safe game. I think he's brought out the best in Morgan Rielly who has looked a stud. He's become smarter in knowing when to turn on his jets and when to play a safe game.
All in all, I think he's done a good job in making us look very competent defensively.
Offensively, this core is just flawed. You can not expect to win relying on one line. I don't think the lack of offense is on Horachek. Sure, we've put an increased focus on our defensive game but we're still getting some solid chances that this team will need to convert on if they want to be successful.
I still think the best way of going about it is to trade Kessel, and Lupul up front, and Dion and Cody on the back end. This core has proved their inconsistency with 3 coaches now, and there is not much else to see.
My final verdict on Horachek is that, while I won't mind if he's relieved at seasons end in favor of a Babcock, I wouldn't be terribly disappointed if he's brought back. I think the main focus should be to trade the dead weights on this team, and coaching should come secondary.
My thoughts so far:
He's a structured coach who has implemented a defensive system and the results are there. You're seeing a lot fewer mistakes made by our young D-men in Rielly and Gardiner, and even the recent call-ups in Graberg and Holzer look like seasoned vets playing a safe game. I think he's brought out the best in Morgan Rielly who has looked a stud. He's become smarter in knowing when to turn on his jets and when to play a safe game.
All in all, I think he's done a good job in making us look very competent defensively.
Offensively, this core is just flawed. You can not expect to win relying on one line. I don't think the lack of offense is on Horachek. Sure, we've put an increased focus on our defensive game but we're still getting some solid chances that this team will need to convert on if they want to be successful.
I still think the best way of going about it is to trade Kessel, and Lupul up front, and Dion and Cody on the back end. This core has proved their inconsistency with 3 coaches now, and there is not much else to see.
My final verdict on Horachek is that, while I won't mind if he's relieved at seasons end in favor of a Babcock, I wouldn't be terribly disappointed if he's brought back. I think the main focus should be to trade the dead weights on this team, and coaching should come secondary.
