murph777 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Not saying I agree with him being an upgrade or not but coaches overall have a short shelf life, some have longer than others, For Instance Sutter has about a 1-2 year shelf life before the he doesn't get through to the players anymore, Bruce Boudreau got fired in Washington. Does that mean he is a bad coach? NO is just meant his players stop playing for him. It's something the canucks need to ask them selves. Is Allains' shelf life expired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allkill326 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 With lindy ruff just getting the axe this would be a great time for a coaching upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 My friend is a Buffalo fan and he absolutely hate Regier, but really appreciated the efforts by Ruff with a typically weak roster (although they have improved on paper from a few years ago). This gives us an option to replace AV, now that there is someone reputable out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 If they pull the trigger and can AV, that would definitely count as a 'bold move.' They'd have to be really sold on Ruff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph777 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Three coaches I would love to see behind the Canuck bench, Queneville, Babcock, and Ruff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.brad Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wow that was fast.... He got fired for a reason, which likely isn't a reason to 'upgrade' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Neither of us "know" However, I'd hazard a guess that Gillis wouldn't have extended AV if he thought he was the problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noheart Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ruff is a pretty good coach. The reason he got fired is because Regier assembled a horrible team. So now he`s saving his own butt. But if Buffalo continues its freefall, maybe we can get Ott out of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That's what the Canucks need - coaches with female names. First Elaine, now Lindy. That's obviously why we can't win with this team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Burke extended WIson and then fired him. It happens all the time. Before the extension, Montreal was making noises about hiring AV. GIllis had no one in the wings he was interested in so teo keep AV, he extended him. Remember, very few coaches had had AV's tenure and fewer have actually won a cup after so many years with the same team/group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 If we don't do well in the post season, sure. But right now, no. The season is too short for any coaching changes to have a positive impact on this team. Besides, our record is good right now anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Burke extended WIson and then fired him. It happens all the time. Before the extension, Montreal was making noises about hiring AV. GIllis had no one in the wings he was interested in so teo keep AV, he extended him. Remember, very few coaches had had AV's tenure and fewer have actually won a cup after so many years with the same team/group. Players grow too comfortable in the system/relationship and can lose the hunger and tune out the message, especially if the system hasn't achieved the desired outcomes. LA turned it around with the same players but a different bench boss. Anaheim has done the same so far this year as has Toronto and Montreal. Obviously, Buffalo thinks changing out Ruff will make a difference. AV's had lots of time to show he can get it done along with the financial support of the owner and player acquisitions that supposedly filled the holes for this team. The result is a team tha tlooks more lost and inneffective than it has in the past 4 years. TIme for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 it would be better if they work together like luongo and schnieder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I don't think Gillis has it in him to fire AV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 The second I saw the tweet by Bob McKenzie saying Ruff had been fired, I knew someone had made a thread suggesting exactly this on CDC. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 EPIC FAIL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noheart Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That's what the Canucks need - coaches with female names. First Elaine, now Lindy. That's obviously why we can't win with this team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 come on toronto or winnipeg GET HIM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Three coaches I would love to see behind the Canuck bench, Queneville, Babcock, and Ruff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 The non-existence of Tyler Myers is Buffalo's biggest problem, imo. But Miller freaked out when they traded Gaustad for a reason. He was important for d-zone draws. Miller himself has been 'meh' though. Up front they have the Vanek line and that's it. A lot of guys are underperforming, certainly. Is that all the coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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