Pretty sure he's on record saying he wants to continue to coach. He could very well be a Jack Adams finalist this year and he's never won a Cup (as a player or coach). I would be stunned if he voluntarily hung them up after this year.
Technically he wouldn't be 'fired', he's on a lame-duck deal so he has no say about it if Fitz wants to have Brunette be the coach after the season. I do wonder if we don't retain him and he still wants to coach, does he get another job now. I figured (and we all did) that this would be his last head job in the NHL but this year may well have bought him another kick at the can if we decide to send him on his merry way.
Sure. Now that you showed me what you are referring to, I can see how similar they are.
I've been told my comments sometimes come across as snarky so I'll tread lightly.
Well since his contract is expiring, if the previous agreement was for him to let Brunette take over, but he still wants to coach now...he can choose to go to another team. I'm sure some team is willing to take his services given the success of this season. But again, this only makes sense if my speculation is correct that they had a previous understanding that he wouldn't get extended in favor of letting Brunette take over after this year. If they haven't had that discussion, and he tells Fitz he wants to say, I can see how it might be difficult to say no.
I’m just worried that someone poaches Brunette for a HC gig. I think a lot of credit goes to him and all our assistants for how good of a team we are this year. I think that dumping the old assistants and hiring the new ones is not recognized as much as it should be for how well it has worked out. Just one more excellent move by Fitz.
