TheRussianRocket. Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Latest: @TSNBobMcKenzie:Nothing signed yet, but Willie Desjardins will be in VAN this weekend. Assuming all goes as expected, he'll be introduced as coach next wk.@sportsnetmurph:Willie Desjardins is certainly the front runner for the #canucks head coaching job, but the plan is to still interview Scott Arniel as well.@SportsnetSpec:Had nice chat w/Willie Desjardins a month ago on possibility of his first NHL head coaching job. Interesting cat: http://t.co/OlHmKM2py0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OP:http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/522615 Report: Canucks won't hire head coach until after the NHL Draft The Vancouver Canucks have been without a head coach since the club fired John Tortorella in early May. While the Canucks' search for a new head coach has reportedly included at least four candidates already, with two more set to interview this week, it's unlikely that the team will have a coach in place before the 2014 NHL Entry Draft on June 27 reports Sportsnet's Dan Murphy. Murphy also reports that Portland Winterhakws head coach Mike Johnston, TSN analyst Marc Crawford, former Panthers head coach Peter Horachek, and recently fired Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma have already interviewed for the job. It was reported Tuesday that the Canucks requested permission to interview two-time Canucks minor league coach and current New York Rangers assistant Scott Arniel. The Rangers have apparently given Vancouver their blessing, as Murphy reports that the Canucks will interview Arniel at some point this week. Vancouver is also reportedly set to interview Texas Stars head coach Willie Desjardins, although whether they'll get a shot at talking to him before the Pittsburgh Penguins do is an open question. Finally, it appears that Vancouver requested permission from the Detroit Red Wings to speak with Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Jeff Blashill, but were rebuffed. They also reportedly attempted to speak with the Los Angeles Kings about assistant coach John Stevens, a front runner for the club's head coaching position last summer, but Stevens has been promoted internally and is off the market. @sportsnetmurph:So far the #canucks have interviewed M. Johnson, Crawford, Horachek and Bylsma. Desjardins and Arniel interviews should happen this week.@sportsnetmurph:#canucks wanted to talk to Stevens and Blashill but the Kings and Wings wouldn't let them go. Coach won't be hired until after draft.Seems those are the candidates Benning & Linden will have to choose from. My preference would be either one of Johnston or Desjardins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 That's a dick move by Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermelon Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Marc Crawford is the one I like the best out of whats there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Coach won't be hired until after draft. - Sorry Murph, but you have no idea on this one. If Trev and JB get their guy it will be done immediately and may be ANNOUNCED at or after the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE14 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 That's a dick move by Holland. Blashill signed a three year contract extension two weeks ago. Out of that list I want Desjardins and if we can't get him then Johnston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC2 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Out of that list I'm hoping for Desjardins but I'm afraid that Pittsburgh might swoop in and sign him if Linden and Benning take too much time with their choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Desjardins or Bylsma please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I sure hope it's not Bylsma, Crawford (as much as I like Crow), or Arniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotianLifestyle Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Desjardins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Looking more like it's going to be one of Desjardins/Johnston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neversummer Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 That's a dick move by Holland. No more dick than Lombardi at LA. These guys are being groomed to be the next head coach at their clubs ... I say, OK, why not. Not a dick move at all, just protecting their assets and having a plan in place even for the coach position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 No more dick than Lombardi at LA. These guys are being groomed to be the next head coach at their clubs ... I say, OK, why not. Not a dick move at all, just protecting their assets and having a plan in place even for the coach position. Yea, it's a safe move and one they can choose to make. Nothing wrong with it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Out of that list I'm hoping for Desjardins but I'm afraid that Pittsburgh might swoop in and sign him if Linden and Benning take too much time with their choice. I feel the same...you snooze...you lose. Willie Desjardins is in demand. TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie reports that both the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins have asked the Dallas Stars for permission to speak to the Calder Cup-winning coach of their AHL-affiliate Texas Stars. Desjardins, 58, just wrapped a 4-1 series win over the St. John's IceCaps to capture the Calder Cup. He has served as the Stars had coach for the past two seasons, following a three-year stint as an assitant coach with Dallas. The native of Climax, Saskatchewan also won a WHL championship in 2004 as coach of the Medicine Hat Tigers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 It's a 3 horse race between willie d, bylsma, and Johnson. My guess is if willie aces his interview he's got the job; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I miss Tortorella................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I miss Tortorella................... Phrases that have never been uttered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 ....like I miss elephantitis of the nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetRocksAreMotionless Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Don't really care who gets the gig, as long as that person is obsessed with winning the Stanley Cup, and runs the ship in the right direction, hire that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotianLifestyle Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Don't botch this JB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Benning isn't Gillis. He actually knows what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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