Yes because, before Chia got us to the playoffs, the OBC did an admirable job getting us to the promise land. What a better solution
When does McLellan get fired?
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Yes because, before Chia got us to the playoffs, the OBC did an admirable job getting us to the promise land. What a better solution
hahah you may just be sick of him like we are sick of Todd. Usually around the time a coach has overstayed his welcome the fans start hating him
ujju2
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Disagree. I think he's better than McLellan, but he has the same issues. Overusage of vets and bottom six/bottom pair players, unwillingness to trust good young players, line juggling, etc.
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I still would love to see Todd Nelson come back. I feel like after Chiarelli moved on from him in favor of McLellan it's unrealistic but he really did a great job here. He would do wonders with our PP. I think he has the qualities to be a great head coach. He's not a stubborn guy, players love him.
BoldNewLettuce
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What todd doea in his free time isnt really anyones business.
But I juat read a weird citation that koala chlamydia infection rates are 100% among some populations..
But I juat read a weird citation that koala chlamydia infection rates are 100% among some populations..
McShogun99
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I would love a coach like Torts. Someone that doesn't take crap from anyone, speaks his mind and isn't scared of a fine. TM is way to timid and it cost us wins the past 3 seasons.
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If we HAVE to keep McLellan, I like this as well. You go from McLellan and his BFF's that would never be able to take another step in the NHL, just buddies that all are comfy in their spots all agreeing with each other all the time. From that, you go to 3 guys, that all have HC potential working together.
McLellan's pride should kick in and he can't just rest on his laurels and chew bubble gum while pulling stuff out of his bag of tricks from 2007 anymore, and the 2 guys under him are all trying to be the best they can be to hit another level, and actually shown some ability to evolve in todays game (Yawney especially intrigues me because of how the Ducks have turned into a Dman factory in the last half decade). Much healthier situation in IMO in the most competitive hockey league on earth, and much more conducive to success.
And the ducks PK was flat out excellent under Yawney. If this is why the Oilers have been quiet in moves regarding of the coaching staff so far, I will have no issues IF they do hire Yawney.
Soul8
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Stauffer onOilers Now today saying something about the Oilers waiting for an AHL team to finish as they are looking at someone down in the AHL to join the staff, likely as assistant. Who might this be? Who is still coaching? Rocky Thompson? Todd Nelson? Other?
McIce Whole
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I would be ecstatic if it is Nelson but it won’t be, he has stated numerous times he wants to be a head coach only. Till he gets the chance to be that in the NHL, he will probably stay in the AHL as a head coach.
As much as I'd like to see Nelson back I'm not sure it happens. Didn't he have the opportunity to stay with the Oilers as an assistant when Koala started, but turned it down because he preferred to be the head guy in the AHL?
Why does Nelson come back as an assistant now?
Soul8
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Possibly because he didn't envision being in the AHL so long. He continues to get past over despite success. Maybe he has a change of heart.
Soul8
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I see Derek laxdal is a coach in the AHL yet as well...maybe with his previous ties to Edmonton?
Maybe Nelson will figure that if he takes an assistant coaching position in the NHL, this may make him more visible to GMs across the league, and if he's able to have success with the Oilers, it could mean a faster transition to a head coaching position somewhere. Seems like he's tried option A (head coach in AHL) with little success moving up.
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Benoit Groulx and Sheldon Keefe are strong options as associate coaches and could be potential head coach material.
Scott Gordon and Tim Army have a lot of coaching experience, could see them as options to replace Herbers and as someone pointed out don't discount Laxdall just cause of his past Oil Kings connections. Lot of other people I could see being considered, but that's a reasonable short list in addition to some of the other obvious names pointed out.
Makes sense. Nelson won the Calder cup last year. Not a sniff of an NHL job since.
I think he did very well for himself here. It would be great to have him on staff. tbh, while I'm not 100% on the fire Koala train, I'd be on board with doing it for Nelson.
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31 Thoughts: How different will Maple Leafs look in 2018–19? - Sportsnet.ca
19. Depending on what the Oilers want to do, Glen Gulutzan and Trent Yawney make sense for their bench. Gulutzan probably wants to see what’s out there as head coach first. But both know Todd McLellan. The latter assisted McLellan in San Jose for three seasons. This is longer than I thought Edmonton would take, but word is Peter Chiarelli wants McLellan to return.
19. Depending on what the Oilers want to do, Glen Gulutzan and Trent Yawney make sense for their bench. Gulutzan probably wants to see what’s out there as head coach first. But both know Todd McLellan. The latter assisted McLellan in San Jose for three seasons. This is longer than I thought Edmonton would take, but word is Peter Chiarelli wants McLellan to return.
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While I wish McLellan were fired, I will admit that Yawney intrigues me.
He's experienced but still young and has been the coach on a few teams that have developed good D men (Chi, SJ, Anh). If he comes on, hopefully he's learned from his early mistakes in Chicago.
He's experienced but still young and has been the coach on a few teams that have developed good D men (Chi, SJ, Anh). If he comes on, hopefully he's learned from his early mistakes in Chicago.
McShogun99
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I think Nelson has a better chance of being a head coach if he takes an assistant coaching job in the AHL. It seems more NHL coaches transition from NHL assistant to NHL coach then from AHL coach to NHL coach. He'll also get paid more, better travel, lifestyle etc.
