Could somebody keep us updated on other Coaches getting let go, thus their possibilities of being considered for our Rangers?
With Planting season starting up would be nice to have it here instead of me having to search for the info.
Thanks!
Could somebody keep us updated on other Coaches getting let go, thus their possibilities of being considered for our Rangers?
With Planting season starting up would be nice to have it here instead of me having to search for the info.
Thanks!
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Key info on coaching, like say requests to interview, will almost always get a new thread, but yes, we can use this for general info.
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Originally Posted by Phil in Absentia
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running list of candidates, feel free to add names
Current NHL coaches who might become available:
1. Barry Trotz
2. Bill Peters
3. John Tortorella (from the Brooks article)
Former NHL coaches:
4. Darryl Sutter
5. Dan Bylsma
6. Dave Tippett
Current AHL coaches:
7. Sheldon Keefe-Toronto
8. Jay Leach-Providence
9. Benoit Groulx-Syracuse
10. Todd Nelson-Grand Rapids
11. Dallas Eakins-San Diego
12. Clark Donatelli-Wilkes Barre
13. Pascal Vincent-Manitoba
14. Mike Van Ryn-Tuscon
Current NHL assistants:
15. D. J. Smith-Toronto
16. Dan Muse-Nashville
17. Kris Knoblauch-Philadelphia
18. Joe Sacco-Boston
College/University coaches:
19. Jim Montgomery-Denver U.
20. Rick Bennett-Union College
21. Tony Granato-Wisconsin U.
22. David Quinn-Boston U.
23. Nate Leaman-Providence College
24. Rand Pecknold-Quinnipiac U.
From todays Elliotte Friedman's 31 thoughts: I know all these names are listed, just throwing out the little blurb, any thoughts on Pascal Vincent?
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...rds-race-ever/
13. A lot of good names already thrown out there as potential hires for the Rangers, including NCAA Wisconsin’s Tony Granato, AHL Toronto’s Sheldon Keefe and NCAA Denver’s Jim Montgomery. Wonder if they also take a look at AHL Manitoba’s Pascal Vincent, just named the league’s coach of the year. He fits their profile, too.
You can scratch off Tortorella off the bat, why would he or the NYR want to reunite? Wasnt Lundqvist the reason that Torts got fired?
Last edited by Blue Heaven; 04-11-2018 at 04:35 PM.
Did you see #14??
Has won 3 KHL Championships (2012, 2013, and 2017)14. There are some wild rumours that Russian national team head coach Oleg Znarok may be coming to North America. His club team is St. Petersburg, current home of Ilya Kovalchuk.
Good stuff!
Thanks everyone!
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Also why would CBJ fire him?
And, yes, rumor has it, Hank got Torts fired -- which I'm still bitter about. Never should a player be above the team. Look at fucking Buffalo. Players got the coach canned, finished dead fucking last.
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Not much parity in the KHL though
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Torts was as bad to our offense as AV was to our Defense and toughness. Both were terrible at skating good line combos but thank god Torts got torpedo'd
Our best result was when AV came in with Torts' D system/discipline fresh in their heads combined with the new offense.
We need a more balanced coach, the floor is yours Gorts
You are absolutely correct! We need a head coach that can balance our new offense with a new defense, but let's wait and see on the draft in June
We need a coach like Mike Keenan (without wearing out his welcome or the conflicts with players) a coach that will put discipline in our players hold them accountable and play a fast, in your face type of Hockey because of the season that we earned in the 2017-18 NHL season
If Gorton is into player development, then our best HC will be Dan Bylsma because of what he's done for USA Hockey and what he accomplished (Stanley Cup & Jack Adams in 2008-2009)
Anyone who blames a hc for a teams offense, is irresponsible in how they watch or know hockey. Torts made whipped cream out of shit. His rosters had very little talent, and he was still able to get 40 out of Gabs and almost 30 out of Ryan fuckin Callahan.
Talent scores goals. Coaches can’t teach that to individuals, it’s something they have or work on to get better. Once the play is in the OZ, they have to figure out how to bury one.
I get irrationally pissed off when Mike Keenan’s name is brought up. That was 25 years ago. He was actually a piece of shit who threatened to quit and all the players hated him. We don’t need anything resembling Mike Keenan.
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I get annoyed at any retreads. I want a brand new name. A new voice. Keefe. Montgomery. Whomever.
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"Everyone says you should be a good loser. If you’re a good loser, you’re a loser."
- John Tortorella
"I've always said, I'd rather tame a tiger than paint stripes on a kitty cat."
- Dean Lombardi
"Don't take refuge in the false security of consensus, and the feeling that whatever
you think you'e bound to be okay, because you're in the safely moral majority."
- Christopher Hitchens
Yuck. Maybe our next head coach will hire him as an assistant. He could even be special asst to the head coach to mentor him on the ways of the NHL and also focus on the development of our youth. Hopefully our next head coach will be coaching his first gig in the NHL.
Great candidates available. We should interview everyone, at least 8 - 10 guys. Fantastic that Gorton moved swiftly with firings and can get the ball rolling.
I'd certainly bring in Keefe (credit to Phil months ago), Tony Granato, David Quinn, Rick Bennett, Jim Montgomery. I think 31 mentioned Dallas Eakins. He'd be worth an interview and extra DD/scrutiny. Not sure he should get dinged for the mess in Edm. Clark Donatelli might be a consideration.
A out-of-the-box HC I'd like to make sure we interview is Marco Sturm. The guy was given HC and GM and development responsibilities for the meager German National team and has far exceeded expectations, building an excellent program. He is credited with being an excellent teacher, leader and his players are vocal about how much they like playing for him. he is considered very progressive and has many contacts and experience in the NHL. I like his style, poise, optimism and youth on the bench. His team plays hard too. I think he has an eye for talent and really should be a front runner with Keefe, Granato and maybe one or two others.
Last edited by Giacomin; 04-11-2018 at 07:22 PM.
Sturm is worth a good look at! Plays a style of hockey that we are best at, speed up an down the Ice!
Also worth a Look at is Anze Kopitar's Father because he built the Slovenian national Hockey team from nothing and now they are an international powerhouse in the Hockey World
Sturm was always a hockey enthusiast, freak student of the game and went balls out during his career. He loves the game, has a lot of enthusiasm and has the energy to put in the work and eventually be a real good NHL coach. Bring him in and get to know Coach Sturm asap. Gorton must know him from the Bruins, right?
Is the nonsense of having to trade something for a coach who was fired by another team still a thing? Would gladly take a mid round pick if someone's willing to take on AV.
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