WJC-Russia-2016

[Fantomas]

The good news would be Bragin taking over the senior NT in two years... or earlier.

Nah. Dealing with those egos might not be his talent best put to use.

 

[Atas2000]

Nah. Dealing with those egos might not be his talent best put to use.

What egos? Those of Kuznetsov, Tarasenko and Panarin?

 

[Fantomas]

What egos? Those of Kuznetsov, Tarasenko and Panarin?

But notice that all three of these guys were Bragin's boys. He taught them to become men. Who replace him?

 

[cska78]

No way, Bragins charisma is a leader for those, who literally look into his mouth for what to do next. He is not a good candidate for the adult NT, imo

 

[Fantomas]

IMO, the WJC head coach is every bit as important, if not more, as the NT head coach.

You instill habits early. So if you have a team of veterans who have attitudes like Mogilny, and most Russian hockey players in the 1990s, there is nothing you can do. But you can shape the careers of youngsters and set them on the right track.