The Ted Nolan thread

[Namejs]

41-16-20-5 0.451
and
18-7-10-1 0.416 in official games with the Latvian national team.

Not sure how does that help you though, as you don't have any perspective on our previous record or on how good our team is relative to other national teams.

 

[Myllz]

He's baaack!

@kwsnow

Ted Nolan heads to the ice for his first practice as #Sabres interim head coach. https://twitter.com/kwsnow/status/400674497197776896/photo/1

Why is he wearing hockey gloves and not gardening gloves? This guy clearly doesn't know what he's doing.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Did Nolan play Girgensons on the wing or center for Latvia?

 

[Fly Boy]

Hardest working team in hockey.

Also, since its the late 90's I'm gonna throw on a little Limp Bizkit, and watch my VHS of Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock

You haven't done that since the 90's? WTF is wrong with you!?!

 

[Namejs]

Did Nolan play Girgensons on the wing or center for Latvia?

He's played in both positions, IIRC. We have a lack of quality Cs, so there's a chance he'll play center in the Olympics as well.

 

[Robert]

It’s been a long time since I saw Ted Nolan behind the Sabre bench… One memory I’ll never forget took place in Montreal when coach Nolan was chewing at the Habs.. Lyle Odelein (Habs player at the time) got so mad at Ted he shot the puck at him just missing his head….

I had the opportunity to speak with Lyle about that back in 2001 and he told me he did it because Nolan ticked him off but everyone likes Teddy… there were no hard feelings just the heat of battle…

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@BNHarrington

Ott says his cell phone has blown up with texts from NHL players telling him how good it will be to have Nolan.

 

[SabresFan26]

@BNHarrington

Ott says his cell phone has blown up with texts from NHL players telling him how good it will be to have Nolan.

Rolston sure lost that locker room fast

 

[Karate Johnson*]

You haven't done that since the 90's? WTF is wrong with you!?!

Haha... youtube bro.

 

[Royisgone]

It's a chance to get back into the NHL with a town he is familiar with.

He took his shot.

This is my take on it as well.

And for the record, as much as I like Teddy....he can't and shouldn't remain as head coach beyond the new GM hiring.

The head coach will be brought in by the new GM.

 

[Royisgone]

@SabresProspects: Hardest Working Team in Hockey. "If you can't beat 'em, beat 'em up". First two games for Nolan? Toronto back-to-back. #Sabres

Should be fun this weekend.

You got that right!



I can't wait.

 

[dire wolf]

06/07 Isles: 40-30-12. 92 pts. Lost in first round
07/08 Isles: 34-38-9. 79 points. 13th in the East

In fairness to Ted, that '07-'08 Isles roster was terrible: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000522008.html. His top scorer was Mike Comrie with 49 points, the D was horrible, and DiPietro had a .902 SVS and 2.82 GAA.

 

[Royisgone]

It’s been a long time since I saw Ted Nolan behind the Sabre bench… One memory I’ll never forget took place in Montreal when coach Nolan was chewing at the Habs.. Lyle Odelein (Habs player at the time) got so mad at Ted he shot the puck at him just missing his head….

I had the opportunity to speak with Lyle about that back in 2001 and he told me he did it because Nolan ticked him off but everyone likes Teddy… there were no hard feelings just the heat of battle…

Thanks for reminding me of this incident!

I remember that well.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Nolan would need team to play .661 hockey to make playoffs, 108-point pace, based on 91-point finish.Good luck with that. If he ever did it, I think he'd be coach of the year.

 

[Robert]

Nolan would need team to play .661 hockey to make playoffs, 108-point pace, based on 91-point finish.Good luck with that. If he ever did it, I think he'd be coach of the year.

It could be done but not likely... the CBJ went 19-5-2 at the end of last season barely missing the playoffs because of a tie breaker..

 

[Lock3Boys]

I posted something similar on the main board, but here is my take.

I have a good feeling the interim title will be removed when the new GM is hired. The speculation on potential GMs leads me to believe this ie: Neil Smith and Rick Dudley. Smith for obvious reasons and Dudley is just a gut feeling I have that he is a Ted Nolan type of guy.

I'm also not naive and believe Patty really feels Ted is the right man for the job. I think he had to put interim tag on him to appease Mr. Pegula and for the potential GM interviews. The organization will not want it to look like they forced Nolan on the new GM, but I don't think they would hire someone who doesn't want him as coach.

I might be totally off base, but my two cents worth. (and wishful thinking)

 

[Jim Bob]

I'd love to know what they were thinking when Pat announced the coaching change.

 

[Myllz]

I think I'm more interested in what Nolan can get out of guys like Stafford and Myers more than I am the young guys. It'll be interesting to see if he can get them to buy into his philosophy, Stafford particularly.

 

[Lock3Boys]

I think I'm more interested in what Nolan can get out of guys like Stafford and Myers more than I am the young guys. It'll be interesting to see if he can get them to buy into his philosophy, Stafford particularly.

If his past in Buffalo is any indication, they will buy in or be in the press box. On top of that, Nolan usually has a group of hard core minions who will likely enforce peer pressure.

 

[krt88]

WOW, who saw this bomb coming? I fully get this, and I am not sure exactly what to think of all of this. Hopefully they will show harder work.

I hope Ted Nolan is willing to play Grigs in offensive roles.

 

[WNY to NoVA]

any of the folks that were around and able to watch back when Ted was a coach here?

I mean i was a fan and watching lots of games, but not sure how much "analysis" i was able to do back then.

Ideas on how the game and players have changed since his last stint and what he might have to do differently?

 

[SabresFan26]

I am thinking Johan Larsson is loving this hire. I think Ted is going to love him and develop him nicely. Larsson busts his tail every shift.

 

[Calder 99]

I'd love to know what they were thinking when Pat announced the coaching change.

"Hey guys, remember all those things Ron told ya? Just forget all of it."

 

[omglolnub]

"@JayMcKee74

What to expect with Ted Nolan running the ship. If you work real hard, you'll love him.

If you don't work hard - you will be very soon!"

Well then...

 

[Royisgone]

"@JayMcKee74

What to expect with Ted Nolan running the ship. If you work real hard, you'll love him.

If you don't work hard - you will be very soon!"

Well then...

Earlier on WGR-550 Brad May declared Nolan his favorite coach in his entire hockey career.