Zamboni Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) Make your case for a certain coach you’d like to see hired now that Housley is gone.... Convince the naysayers and doubters why your choice or choices is the best. Edited April 7, 2019 by Zamboni
North Buffalo Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 Who ever fits the bill of being able to develop a young team. Show some fire and adjust to team capability with situational awareness. Not sure who is best fit though???
WildCard Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ho-Chi-Sock said: Alain Vigneault I don't hate it, but True pointed out AV really, really relies on counter-attacks and goal tending, which I want no part of Give me the Keefe man
Two or less Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 My pick is Benoit Groulx. He's doing a good job with the Syracuse Crunch for the past three seasons, had a ton of success in the CHL making it to the memorial cup twice and also was the head coach of the 2015 WJC champion Canada (Reinhart was on that team). 2
WildCard Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 Just now, Briere48 said: My pick is Benoit Groulx. He's doing a good job with the Syracuse Crunch for the past three seasons, had a ton of success in the CHL making it to the memorial cup twice and also was the head coach of the 2015 WJC champion Canada (Reinhart was on that team). Out of left field I like it. Good suggestion 1
Zamboni Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Posted April 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ho-Chi-Sock said: Alain Vigneault 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: Give me the Keefe man Why do you want them? Explain ....
WildCard Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 Just now, Zamboni said: Why do you want them? Explain .... Mostly just to piss off Toronto
Two or less Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 1 minute ago, WildCard said: Out of left field I like it. Good suggestion Also coached the Amerks when they were with Florida while Sabres were up in Maine.
Carmel Corn Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 "If" he gets fired....Bruce Boudreau. The man knows how to win and has done so on multiple teams. Strong track record of winning with multiple types of player rosters, meaning he can adapt the style to the players he has to work with. 2
Hoss Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said: "If" he gets fired....Bruce Boudreau. The man knows how to win and has done so on multiple teams. Strong track record of winning with multiple types of player rosters, meaning he can adapt the style to the players he has to work with. He won as many playoff games in three seasons with the Wild as they did the season before he got there (2). The Ducks won the same before and after him (they've gotten much worse now but they had three straight playoff seasons after he left). He did take the Caps to new ground (a decade ago) when they were sputtering but never got over the hump. The team continued at the same pace he had them for several years after he left before breaking through. Not convinced he's having a major impact anywhere he goes. 2
Zamboni Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Posted April 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said: Rikard Grönborg. Why do you want him? Explain ...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) History shows that coaches who win Cups have some NHL HC experience on one or two previous jobs, often lead those teams into the playoffs, but ultimately failed. Disco Dan is the exception here. However, history also shows that coaches who win Cups never win another with a different franchise, except Bowman. Find me a coach that fits that description and I’ll be interested. Therefore no Quennenville Edited April 7, 2019 by GASabresIUFAN
steveoath Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 Jussi Ahokas. Will help integrate fellow Finn Kakko into the squad next season. 2
Curt Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: History shows that coaches who win Cups have some NHL HC experience on one or two previous jobs, often lead those teams into the playoffs, but ultimately failed. Disco Dan is the exception here. However, history also shows that coaches who win Cups never win another with a different franchise, except Bowman. Find me a coach that fits that description and I’ll be interested. Therefore no Quennenville Bruce Boudreau, Alain Vigneault, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson. I’m sure there are more. 31 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said: Rikard Grönborg. I dont want him because he has never ever coached a high level team in any league. He only coaches in short tournaments.
Andrew Amerk Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 22 minutes ago, Zamboni said: Why do you want him? Explain ... I’m not going to attempt to win anyone over on going with him, it’s just my personal preference. I’m not interested in NHL coaching retreads (Vignault, Boudreau, Tortorella, etc etc), AHL coaches with no NHL coaching experience (Taylor, Keefe), blasts from the past (Nolan, Ruff), or ex-Sabres (Boughner). It just seems time to think outside the box, which Grönborg fits. It’s not a matter of if he will become an NHL HC, but when. Teams were already kicking the tires prior to this season when there was a million HC openings, including the Sabres trying to bring him in on some capacity. His contract with Sweden is just ending.
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) @Curtisp5286 Boudreau, Vigneault and McLellan all fit, except Boudreau and Vigneault have failed at 3 previous job. Nelson should be an NHL chance, but as he has never coached in the NHL, he doesn't fit the description. I'd also rule out McLellan, although I think he is a good coach, he just failed in a very similar situation in Edm that we have in Buffalo. I'm ok with Vigneault, but Boudreau would be my choice if he becomes available. He has shown the ability to build team, improve defensive play and made the playoff 10 or 12 years. Edited April 7, 2019 by GASabresIUFAN
Curt Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 1 minute ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Boudreau, Vigneault and McLellan all fit, except Boudreau and Vigneault have failed at 3 previous job. Nelson should be an NHL chance, but as he has never coached in the NHL, he doesn't fit the description. Nelson coached Edmonton for half a season, so a little NHL experience.
Doohicksie Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 44 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said: Rikard Grönborg I know nothing about him, but a picture search makes it look like the guy is a presence behind the bench. 1
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 he looks like the Gorton's fisherman 2 minutes ago, Curtisp5286 said: Nelson coached Edmonton for half a season, so a little NHL experience. strike 2
Zamboni Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) If JB hires a “younger” coach, then JB should have veto power over who the coach hires as his assistants. He needs to surround himself with a TON of NHL winning experience and wisdom. Edited April 7, 2019 by Zamboni 1
SwampD Posted April 7, 2019 Report Posted April 7, 2019 1 hour ago, darksabre said: I don't even care Seconded. 1
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