Not everyones opinions suck. But its fair of you to ask me to not be a dink. Even though ive already posted which angle i support as far as candidates go.
Just tired of seeing people parrot exactly what is trending on TSN and the Province with this coaching search.
First it was the Ruff bandwagon, which is fully understandable, he probably would be a fine replacement.
Then it was the Eeakin's bandwagon. Fits the thinking-out-of-the-box requirement for MG. And that is about it. From the research ive done he deserves a chance, but not with this current make up of this team. Rookie coaches with a veteran core is probably a risky endeavor. However i think he is the perfect fit for the Oils.
Even riskier is supporting a Torts hire, or a desire to have him here. He certainly fits the criteria for ownership, but not management...or the organization as a whole.
He is a good coach for a particular type of team that needs discipline amongst the player ranks. He can coach (actually all coaches can do so too...) different styles...BUT...
He is absolutely atrocious in handling star players. I mean its stupifying.
Sitting Brad Richards when your team is on the ropes in the playoffs????!!!!!!!!
Hands down has to be one of the top-10 most idiotic Hockey coaching gaffes in the new NHL. I give him credit for shouldering blame for the playoff exit. But to hear him say he simply did not know what to do to get guys working harder is telling.
It is also not lost on me that most of the problems with that roster, aside from key injuries lay squarely with the players.
The many red flags are historically clear. And i simply do not care if he won a Cup with Tampa, he came in at a time and changed their culture, and then he became toxic for the club after that win.
Watch that 24/7 with him. You can witness how many guys tune him out, even when he his not being heavy handed with them.
And players over the years speaking out about him clearly indicate he would be the wrong fit.
For those that argue that it be great to have him here to kick player's butts to jump start the team, id argue that ANY coach hired will have the same effect without the antiquated methods of being a frigging bully.
No to Torts, and a hell yeah to Stevens.