Todd McLellan to be named Kings coach

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Don't understand in this thread why no mention of Ralph Krueger to take a job?
I think he got the ultimate raw deal in Edmonton. He's an intelligent coach. Did a great job with Team Europe in 2016.
Always was great building up that Swiss National Program.

He deserves another shot.
He's also expressed interest. (I know he's part of Southampton)

he got the Maximum out of very limited swiss teams
he did good with the young Edmonton team

I would like to see him again in the nhl

 

[Field of Dreams]

Yes and no. Sure, it is a very symbolic gesture in many instances, but there are clear times when a coach's philosophy is just straight-up bad.

Willie D is a good example in LA. Just about every player on the roster hated him. He had no real interaction with them, was absent, wouldn't run practices, and didn't give much instruction. Sometimes it is the coach. If he loses confidence from players, management, and fans alike it is tough to ignore it and it exacerbates other problems with the team.

Sure, it isn't the only one, players need to take ownership and accept responsibility, but the man in the room that holds them accountable for that is the coach. If that check isn't in place then a team can easily fall apart.

I dont think we have any disagreement. I said most NHL coaches. Willie isn't part of the recycled coaches club, only having coached two unsuccessful teams over brief tenures.

Someone like Todd Mclellan has a much better resume and reputation around the league. Coaches like Todd Mclellan will always have a suitor when the honeymoon phase wares off.

 

[Seanaconda]

The way head coaches are recycled in the NHL is baffling to me. Its like no team is willing to take a swing at new talent from other leagues.

The same 40-some odd coaches get shuffled over and over.

Meh teams try new talent and are burnt sometimes when you expect to lose may as well go with a tried coach

 

[exporta]

Um. That’s actually kind of true buddy.

Hahahhaa

 

[MayDay]

 

[SmellOfVictory]

What's up with giving coaches who don't last five years at their last job five year deals?

Seems silly, but since it's a guaranteed contract, tacking on additional years would be more likely to entice a coach to come over. You could argue it's also less financial risk for a team than paying the coach a higher annual salary for a shorter term.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Well that was relatively quick. Will be back in the NHL. Coaches are like recycled coke bottles.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Seems silly, but since it's a guaranteed contract, tacking on additional years would be more likely to entice a coach to come over. You could argue it's also less financial risk for a team than paying the coach a higher annual salary for a shorter term.

Doesn't it also turn them into an asset of sorts if they don't coach their full contract as teams have ask for permission to talk to them?

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Well that was relatively quick. Will be back in the NHL. Coaches are like recycled coke bottles.

You're underrating a highly successful coach that knows how to win. Guys with his pedigree find jobs. This man took the Sharks to the playoffs so many years. The only man to take the Oilers to the playoffs. LA deserves a coach like him.

It would also be great because it'd be like a first-round BYE if we play LA in the playoffs. The Sharks know how to can crack him. It would be so great.

 

[MayDay]

Considering that McLellan was in Buffalo interviewing with Jason Botterill this afternoon . . . Perhaps the thread title should be edited?

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Doesn't it also turn them into an asset of sorts if they don't coach their full contract as teams have ask for permission to talk to them?

It worked like that for a short period of time, but the NHL didn't like it, so they got rid of it.

 

[King'sPawn]

Looks like it's definite now.

 

[WSS11]

5 year deal?

 

[Foppberg]

Poor Kings.

 

[Rcknrollkillnmachine]

Five years is brutal. Three at a push and go from there.

 

[deaderhead28]

 

[madmike77]

Poor Kings.

Poor McLellan. The Kings are not going to be a quick turnaround. If he’d gone to Buffalo at least he’d have some kind of base to build around.

 

[Phil120362]

So who is left for Buffalo ? Hope they don't go for AV .

Might be Lane Lambert

 

[Foppberg]

Poor McLellan. The Kings are not going to be a quick turnaround. If he’d gone to Buffalo at least he’d have some kind of base to build around.

I'd gladly get paid millions to coach in the nhl, no matter where.

 

[Helistin]

Maybe wait after Tampa is out after 5 games and see if there is a new coach position open then?

 

[notheroic]

Update on my post from yesterday, Ralph Krueger has left Southampton.
I get on the horn if I'm Botterill and interview this guy.

Deserves a shot. Has a great hockey mind. Knows what it takes to get players motivated. X and O's type coach as well.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

So who is left for Buffalo ? Hope they don't go for AV .

it's going to be AV, and he changed his coaching style since he is coaching in the Q

 

[Wedontneedroads]

Koalas like warm weather.

Not surprised.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Looks like it's definite now.

Sweet.

 

[Brian McDavid]

Do the Oilers receive a 3rd rounder for him?