Speculation: Your new coach: Guy Boucher?

[Foppa2118]

Under Roy, I'm sure he would be

Because the way Nashiville totally turned the page on the past, and gave him every opportunity to succeeded, and Barry Trotz being one of the most respected coaches, while Radulov still failed to prove his detractors wrong, leads one to be sure he'll be a great team player under Roy in the NHL just because they had success in junior nine years ago?

 

[Maldini3]

I'd rather have Tippet or Ruff

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I always found Tampa Bay's games highly entertaining, so I guess I wouldn't mind having Boucher. Too bad Tampa sucked. I would rather win though.

 

[SuperTheGreat]

Boring/not boring, stupid system/not stupid system, I'll echo the last post by Colorado Avalanche: "I'd rather win". If the team starts to win and we're competitive, I'm happier than the past few seasons, save for the few weeks we almost made a playoff run in '12. I want the team to start to win. If Boucher can do that, I'm in.

 

[marioni]

Boucher wouldnt be my first choice. I'd prefer a guy whose team didnt finish 2nd bottom of the east conference despite having Stamkos and St Louis. Come on.

 

[Ivan13]

Boucher wouldnt be my first choice. I'd prefer a guy whose team didnt finish 2nd bottom of the east conference despite having Stamkos and St Louis. Come on.

Two players aren't enough to build a winning hockey club. And I'm not sure why this thread is going on since it's based on everything except a credible source. We can easily discuss (and we were doing just that) Boucher in our coaching thread.

 

[the_fan]

Tippett is my 1st choice. But if the Avs are going after a coach without NHL experience (Roy, Chynoweth etc..) they should hire Gwozdecky

 

[RockLobster]

Two players aren't enough to build a winning hockey club. And I'm not sure why this thread is going on since it's based on everything except a credible source. We can easily discuss (and we were doing just that) Boucher in our coaching thread.

The decision was made to keep this thread open and separate because if the Mods decide to close it, we don't have to clean up a different thread.

The rest of the speculation goes in the All Purpose thread

 

[avsfan89]

Because the way Nashiville totally turned the page on the past, and gave him every opportunity to succeeded, and Barry Trotz being one of the most respected coaches, while Radulov still failed to prove his detractors wrong, leads one to be sure he'll be a great team player under Roy in the NHL just because they had success in junior nine years ago?

Coach's are like father figures sometimes. Maybe he just respects Roy more than he ever would any other NA coach. He plays amazing when his heart's in it e.g. Olympics, worlds, etc.

Nashville is a city in which not many people could get used to; and maybe that city just wasn't for Radulov. He played in Quebec and plays in Russia; not quite the same environment as Tennessee

 

[Ivan13]

Radulov was forced down on Trotz by Poile, it's no secret that Trotz isn't exactly a big fan of Radulov.

 

[Joe Sakic]

I'm still hoping for Dallas Eakins.

...or patrick roy

 

[ChibiPooky]

Two players aren't enough to build a winning hockey club. And I'm not sure why this thread is going on since it's based on everything except a credible source. We can easily discuss (and we were doing just that) Boucher in our coaching thread.

But the points stands. The Lightning were the #1 offense in the NHL and still finished that badly.

 

[Ivan13]

But the points stands. The Lightning were the #1 offense in the NHL and still finished that badly.

Because their defense, bottom 6 and goaltending were pretty damn terrible. Guy had to play with the hand he got dealt by Stevie Y and it looked more like a pair of 2's than a full house.

 

[ChibiPooky]

Because their defense, bottom 6 and goaltending were pretty damn terrible. Guy had to play with the hand he got dealt by Stevie Y and it looked more like a pair of 2's than a full house.

Sure, but with the #1 offense, even a passable defense puts you practically in playoff contention. You have to be almost WOAT defensively to finish as badly as they did - and while that roster was bad, it was nowhere near THAT bad. They should have had a legit shot at the SE Division crown.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

They were also 1 goal away from making the Finals. Cherry picking stats is fun.

 

[Sheet]

As long as it's a coach with some nhl experience it's better then what we normally get. I'm happy with anyone they actually go outside of the org for, within reason.

 

[ChibiPooky]

They were also 1 goal away from making the Finals. Cherry picking stats is fun.

Not sure who you meant this for (I vaguely remember some posts existing on the previous page), but that was last year, not this year.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

Not sure who you meant this for (I vaguely remember some posts existing on the previous page), but that was last year, not this year.

Boucher has won at every level. I was alluding to Tampa vs. Boston. That said they were not good this year. I wonder how much that rumor of St. Louis played into this.

 

[ChibiPooky]

As long as it's a coach with some nhl experience it's better then what we normally get. I'm happy with anyone they actually go outside of the org for, within reason.

I partially agree. Honestly I don't care if they go outside or inside of the org, as long as they get a smart hockey guy who can relay to his players what he wants. NOT that that guy necessarily exists inside the org; more that I'm not inherently against hiring from within. And for me it can be NHL or AHL experience, but a college guy (sorry Gwozdecki) or CHL guy I think doesn't necessarily have the experience dealing with veterans, which is about to become a valuable part of coaching the Avalanche as they push for deep playoff runs the next couple of years.

That said, some guys can learn pretty quickly, so I wouldn't mind trying a college coach with a great reputation like Gwoz.

 

[Hans Landaskog]

I partially agree. Honestly I don't care if they go outside or inside of the org, as long as they get a smart hockey guy who can relay to his players what he wants. NOT that that guy necessarily exists inside the org; more that I'm not inherently against hiring from within. And for me it can be NHL or AHL experience, but a college guy (sorry Gwozdecki) or CHL guy I think doesn't necessarily have the experience dealing with veterans, which is about to become a valuable part of coaching the Avalanche as they push for deep playoff runs the next couple of years.

That said, some guys can learn pretty quickly, so I wouldn't mind trying a college coach with a great reputation like Gwoz.

Professional sports is a different animal than college. I'd be hesitant to hire Gwoz.

 

[ChibiPooky]

Professional sports is a different animal than college. I'd be hesitant to hire Gwoz.

He would probably be the only guy out of the college ranks I'd go for. Great reputation, local hero, solid Xs and Os guy, motivator - the only part I'd be worried about with him is the social dynamic, and if he didn't handle that well, he could exit (semi)gracefully (a la Hunter in Washington). But I agree that the game is different. However, in my opinion, the fundamentals remain the same at every level, and Gwoz is a good fundamental coach. No gimmicks.

 

[Nzap]

I'd be very happy with Boucher, as well as Tippett.

Would really like a coach with NHL experience who has won something earlier in their careers, as well as in NHL.
Both of these have won, and have been successful in the NHL.

Don't really like Ruff.

 

[Appleanche]

I think he's a good pick.

He had a run to the Eastern Finals and only came up a goal short against the eventual champs (Bruins).

Tampa didn't exactly do much better when he got canned, they went 5-8-3 (.406) and 2-6-2 in their last 10. The bottom line is that teams goaltending and defense really let it down all year.

I can't say I know much about his style personally, but I know he's a passionate coach that the team needs.

 

[Jayevs]

My top two would be Eakins or Roy, however I definitely wouldn't be upset with Boucher. Almost any coach with NHL experience would be light years ahead of sacco

 

[CoachBadkitten]

I'd be happy with Guy, but happier with Eakins.