canuckleface77 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleShield Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I said 2 games ago that 3 wins from the next 5 or he should go. Look at us now. My birthday is in 2 weeks (day of the LA game). That's going to be the next time I care about the Canucks (living out of market helps!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiffyPB Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Trade with Phili Luongo, Ballard/Booth/Raymond, and a 1st for L.Schenn and B.Schenn. We get a Rhanded Dman(which I think we need) and a 2nd line C till Kesler's back, both are young which is a plus. Phili gets an Elite Goalie, a top6 Dman or a top6 fwd, and a 1st. I have doubts but what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowtownCanuck Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 My question of the day was very similar, who goes first? AV, MG or Lu? Each of these men is linked with the other and one of them could be the lynch pin to the Canucks succeeding. Vigneault could be the key, the team is tuning out the message, and I'm not sure if he's ever been able to coach the twins. His only input on their play appears to be when they are on the ice, but why mess with perfection? Gillis has been a questionable GM. I often wonder if his mediocre trades are based on previous dealings with other Managers around the league as an agent, or is it his "Moneyball" trade startegy that has taken us on the trade roller coaster? Lastly Luongo, trading Lu could yield us the scoring or defense talent to push us over the wall. But a Luongo trade is stronly linked with Gillis and in his bargaining ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 If we're going to make a coaching change, Ruff's gotta be the guy. He'll be gone before the summer because coaches like him aren't available for very long. He's like Quenville or Babcock, if he becomes available, you go for him. Just to run down his resume: 2 SCF appearances 5 ECF appearances (1 as assistant coach) 1 Olympic Gold Medal as assistant coach for team Canada 1 Jack Adams Award (05-06) 1st coach to lead the Sabres to back to back 50 win seasons. And set a franchise record with 113 points in 06-07. 1 of only 16 coaches in NHL history to have 500 wins. The guys got the resume of a winner. If he's available, and you have doubts about your coach, you make the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueliner1955 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 when is aquilinnie gonna say enough is enough fire av now sit out line 1 2 3 why is gillies picking up players not doing much to help the canucks their lack of interest in the game no compassion they looking at each other what do we gottah do cant take the puck out of their own end quit taking stupid penalties work on their power play quit relying on kesler oe bieksa find a solution work work or leave the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckStop27 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 It seems like they have stopped listening to the coaches, Newell Brown in particular. They have lost KB and others in the past and not missed a beat.They are playing without confidence or conviction at this time and no one has stepped up to fil lthe void.. Only true high point so far is the way Chris Higgins is coming to play each game. Why is Garrison not on the powerplay? If thats what you call it lately.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 how is firing the coach the right option to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_devil Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 It's the first step. If a coaching change doesn't work then something is going to have to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertuzziJr 2.0 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Seems like Jon Cooper is a popular name. If I'm Gillis I go with someone with fresh idea's. Nothing is wrong with Ruff, but go with a new coach rather than a retread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 How many times does a hot goalie beat us? Weren't we supposed to have the best goalies? I don't think Gillis has been with it this year and last. I remember he said he'd retire earlier than not; perhaps he will go first? Otherwise no changes happening, and if so look for dumb trade like Cody for kas type idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Seems like Jon Cooper is a popular name. If I'm Gillis I go with someone with fresh idea's. Nothing is wrong with Ruff, but go with a new coach rather than a retread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 You do when guy like Lindy Ruff is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 You change tires don't you lol I agree with Deniro, just look at that resume. Ruff has the pedigree to take a veteran team deep. I also love the toughness he brings too. Didnt he bench half the players on the ice after Lucic ran miller and nobody did anything. That's the guy I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum-Runner Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 For Lindy Ruff fans, 1993-94 † † Replace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Bit easier to read version of Quantum-Runner's post: For Lindy Ruff fans, 1993-94 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1994-95 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1995-96 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1996-97 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1997-98 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 36 29 17 0 0.543 Lost in round 3 1998-99 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 37 28 17 0 0.555 Lost in Finals 1999-00 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 35 32 11 4 0.518 Lost in round 1 2000-01 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 46 30 5 1 0.598 Lost in round 2 2001-02 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 35 35 11 1 0.500 Out of Playoffs 2002-03 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 27 37 10 8 0.439 Out of Playoffs 2003-04 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 37 34 7 4 0.518 Out of Playoffs 2005-06 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 52 24 0 6 0.671 Lost in round 3 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 53 22 0 7 0.689 Lost in round 3 2007-08 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 39 31 0 12 0.549 Out of Playoffs 2008-09 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 41 32 0 9 0.555 Out of Playoffs 2009-10 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 45 27 0 10 0.610 Lost in round 1 2010-11 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 43 29 0 10 0.585 Lost in round 1 2011-12 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 39 32 0 11 0.543 Out of Playoffs 2012-13 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head† † Replaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vansicle Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 If we're going to make a coaching change, Ruff's gotta be the guy. He'll be gone before the summer because coaches like him aren't available for very long. He's like Quenville or Babcock, if he becomes available, you go for him. Just to run down his resume: 2 SCF appearances 5 ECF appearances (1 as assistant coach) 1 Olympic Gold Medal as assistant coach for team Canada 1 Jack Adams Award (05-06) 1st coach to lead the Sabres to back to back 50 win seasons. And set a franchise record with 113 points in 06-07. 1 of only 16 coaches in NHL history to have 500 wins. The guys got the resume of a winner. If he's available, and you have doubts about your coach, you make the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I have always liked AV, and still do. However, I do think it is about time for a change. He'll land on his feet quickly, as any team would love to have him. But teams need a change at times. Aside from the Luongo trade that is inevitable, the teams needs something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vansicle Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The only thing that Ruff seems to have over AV is that he represents a change. In terms of success and numbers, AV brings just as much to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCammer Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Bit easier to read version of Quantum-Runner's post: For Lindy Ruff fans, 1993-94 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1994-95 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1995-96 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1996-97 Florida Panthers NHL Assistant 1997-98 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 36 29 17 0 0.543 Lost in round 3 1998-99 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 37 28 17 0 0.555 Lost in Finals 1999-00 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 35 32 11 4 0.518 Lost in round 1 2000-01 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 46 30 5 1 0.598 Lost in round 2 2001-02 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 35 35 11 1 0.500 Out of Playoffs 2002-03 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 27 37 10 8 0.439 Out of Playoffs 2003-04 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 37 34 7 4 0.518 Out of Playoffs 2005-06 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 52 24 0 6 0.671 Lost in round 3 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 53 22 0 7 0.689 Lost in round 3 2007-08 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 39 31 0 12 0.549 Out of Playoffs 2008-09 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 41 32 0 9 0.555 Out of Playoffs 2009-10 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 45 27 0 10 0.610 Lost in round 1 2010-11 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 43 29 0 10 0.585 Lost in round 1 2011-12 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head 82 39 32 0 11 0.543 Out of Playoffs 2012-13 Buffalo Sabres NHL Head† † Replaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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