Bananas Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'll come right out of the gate ragging on AV this year so that people don't think I'm saying this because of a game we lose, or recent decisions. After all, a clean slate and such? But that can only last for so long. There are a few things that will have to be looked at with AV, and Gillis should be keeping a close eye this year. Wacky line-up choices and personal grudges and butt-buddies aside, AV needs to acknowledge the necessity to be willing to change things up once in a while. Same-old same-old isn't going to cut it. Never has, never will. With a shortened season, he's going to need to act fast to keep on top of this team. With a team like this, it shouldn't be that hard to make the play-offs, and that shouldn't be too much of a concern. But who's to say we wont be subject to another early exit? The only issue (a serious issue) that AV gets cut slack on this season is prospect development. Although that is a vital issue this man is having... there's no time for that this season. I say if we don't make Western Finals, AV is gone. If we are below .500 (for some crazy reason), AV is gone. AV has had enough chances. He has never been able to adjust. This year is not only lacking in time for his games, but it is also a test for AV. If he can't handle the adjustment that is necessary in a shortened season, he should be gone. It should be common knowledge by now that a chimp could coach this team to success, and AV's success has been limited to one showing at the finals, and nothing else but disappointment. And before any of you come on here and tell me of his regular season accolades, turn around and tell that to the GM of a team that needs to worry about regular season success just to sell tickets. We need a playoffs coach, not a regular season "systems" coach. FLAME AWAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 That "same-old same-old" coach got us to game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals and helped make this team into a contender. Have no idea why people think teams can just change a coach and nothing will go wrong. AV is a great coach and he tends to be the whipping boy when no one else is performing poorly, the off-season is happening, etc. You're just complaining to complain. You didn't bring up a single good point that was backed up by an example. All in all, this is a pretty poorly constructed argument and I consider that if you truly want to express your opinions about the man like this, take some more time and effort into your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfxHaley Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Deja vu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwnstar Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Wait a minute...... I think I'm in that movie groundhog day..... No, wait, its just CDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 The man can not spark the team, just look at the playoffs, we looked like crap out there on multiple occasions, and he chooses to do nothing but chew his gum. Make adjustments, make changes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanfan Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Joe_Shmo from Idaho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I agree, but is this about the whole Schroeder thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigneault's Timeout Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Glad to see Vigneault is still trending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 if gillis wants a stanley cup every year, he needs to hire joe shmo as his coach....he says even an idiot could take this team to the top....go joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 At first I thought he was a total badasz for being so chill and jus chewin his trident. Now, I dunno, he just seems stubborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 AV is an elite coach. He knows the game inside and out. He may not rank as some of the players all time favorite coach going back to pee wee, but players respect him big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yete Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I hope this is the year AV is fired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwnuck Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I hope this is the year AV is fired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Disease Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 He's not adaptable. See the Chicago series we barely squeaked through and the Kings series. You can argue he took us to the Stanley Cup finals and game 7 but it's hardly a sound argument because our lineup on paper was arguably the best in the NHL regardless of the coach. I like the guy, but sometimes (emphasis on SOMETIMES, understanding his motivation for switching players can be rational but makes no difference so often) his line-juggling techniques (see sig, don't take it too seriously) leave everyone scratching their head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Glad to see Vigneault is still trending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 AV is obviously a good coach but I would like to see him make some minor changes to his gameplan. That being said, I don't think his job will be on thin ice unless we see real struggles (basically the go to reason for why any coach would be on thin ice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Some other team would pick him up immediately if we got rid of him. He's a good coach and his Jack Adams and two nominations would definitely support that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigsaw99 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 ^ lol perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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