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Everything posted by Angry Goose
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TBH i definitely do not give Hughes a pass on defense. I expect him to be a very good defender. He might not excel in 1 in 1 physical battles in the corners or in front of the net, but everything else (good reads, communication, quick feet, good passes, breaking up plays etc.) I think he should be elite at.
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I get what you're saying about being conservative. But it is also a competitive environment and guaranteed ownership wanted it to turn around sooner than later. In fact, wasn't Linden let go because he wanted a more patient approach? With the moves JB has made I think context is important. There have been some distinct re-tool/rebuilding phases compared to where the team is at now. I do believe once JB gets some cap flexibility back, we will see a very schrewd GM trying to compliment the young core. That being said, having 6million in cap space sitting in the press box isn't a good look right about now.
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What makes you think FA didn't tighten the purse strings preventing a buyout? And you do remember when the Canucks traded for TT that was before Covid right? Sure, if JB didn't sign a few of the more onerous contracts they would have cap space, but you could also say no one predicted a flat cap, luongo recapture etc.
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How you infer that you don't need a coach from what I said is beyond me. I'll reiterate it again for you- the Oilers are still a mediocre team despite Tippet at the helm. That's a roster issue not a coaching issue. And you should look at MTL. Not too long ago people wanted Julien fired. Some key off season adds as well as internal development and look at them now. Same coach.
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You're missing the point. I'm not comparing the Oilers directly to the Canucks. Tippet is a sound NHL coach and the Oilers roster has more or less stayed the same throughout the years. If coaching is the point at issue, then the Oilers should be a significantly better defensive group overall with Tippet compared to Todd McClellan etc. They arnt. If Tippet has squeezed the most he can defensively out of that group then it only supports my point-that the Oilers roster collectively arnt good enough. Coaching isn't a silver bullet that's going to change that. As far as the Canucks go, I have a hard time blaming the coach's for poor execution. But I guess scapegoats is the easier conclusion when the players clearly need to be better.
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Has Tippet turned the Oilers into a defensive powerhouse? Hardly. If the Canucks had Tippet as a coach, could he suddenly turn the teams defensive woes around? Doubt it. Fact of the matter is that execution on the ice is probably by day the bigger issue, and that can only be improved as the group evolves. But u keep on yelling at those clouds champ!