TBHILikeTheWild Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 sucks on his teeth too much All old people do that, don't be mean. I think he's got the jitters still. People talked about Miller having it, or the skaters having it, but tbh Willie looks the most anxious out there. It doesn't help that you can practically watch his beard grow in real time with the post-game interviews. Makes him look ragged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Character, Class, Communication and Accountability. Known for getting the most out of every player. Seeing how Bieksa seems to be stepping up, and the other vets are excited means he has them on-side. The new guys are getting the opportunity to show they belong here and being rewarded for their efforts. Last night was a full team effort and everyone dressed (except Lack) was a part of that victory. He knows how to build a "team". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfly Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I feel like the team is just more likable in general, as ridiculous as it sounds. The mentality has changed on all fronts, starting with Linden. It's more upbeat instead of beat down. I can get behind changes like this. More importantly, better hockey is being played than last season with quite a few players on the team having something to prove. It's got some drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 No drama is my greatest early impression. The local media aren't really talking about him. Game days the announcers aren't really talking about him. The game camera doesn't turn to him at every turn to capture a reaction. It's all about the team, as it should be. So it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU SERIOUS Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Too early. Lets bring this up after game 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So far, not much change. However, we also have a lot of the same cast that AV and JT had so why should anyone be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown33429 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Likely a good coach but Torts was right about the roster being stale. Even with the new changes, we still some high-ish draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amitriptyline Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 He has an odd habit of swaying back and forth when doing interviews, but other than that, I think he's doing a good job so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuardian_ Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Is it live or is it Memorex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Far too early to say but I believe in Linden and Benning than I ever did with Gillis, I was never sold on Mike even with the Stanley Cup appearance ( Burke-Nonis team ) that eventually proved his mis-management of the team right up to the Tortorella signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 As other people have alluded to...WD is rolling four lines,everybody is playing and no one is marginalized,so we win or lose as a team..This,..I like..It wasn't the case last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgm Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 With AV, it was all about his stubborn process. With Tortorella, it was all about him. With WD, it's all about the team. WD is a likeable sort with good character, seems honest, humble and respected by the players, we'll see how that translates in the win/loss column, so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 With AV, it was all about his stubborn process. With Tortorella, it was all about him. With WD, it's all about the team. WD is a likeable sort with good character, seems honest, humble and respected by the players, we'll see how that translates in the win/loss column, so far so good. As I'll say again, AV's "stubborn process" has taken two separate teams to the Cup Finals in 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 How do you feel about him so far, and what kind of difference do you think he's making to the team? That moustache. So far, I see WD doing his best to protect his players from public scrutiny in the face of their inability or unwillingness to buy into his system. I see a guy who is starting to show signs of frustration publicly, but refuses to talk smack about any of his players. What I'm hoping for is a guy who, in private, is intense and forceful in communicating what the players have to do to play the system as drawn up. Hopefully he's making the players accountable for the failed assignments and lack of discipline that is reflected in retaliation penalties and bench minors for too many men. I don't see the players playing an aggressive, close checking 200' game right now...as well, I see too many lazy/careless plays (e.g., Henrik Sedis' give-away on the Lightning blue line that resulted in Stamkos' goal), too much space given to opposing forwards by all our d-men and forwards being too relaxed in the neutral zone when opposing teams have the puck. I'm sure this lack of execution is driving Willie crazy, but I doubt he will ever go Tortorella on anyone. IMO, all these things should be fixed by the first quarter turn...which is probably a better time to judge WD and the team. If the Canucks are .500 and better after 20 games as they internalize WD's system, we should be fine from December on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 The team looks better than last season. That's all we can really ask, isn't it? I can't fault them in the Colorado game nearly as much as I can in the Dallas game. That was just pathetic with no valid reasons as to why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Don't know why people care about his body movement. Back when he was in Medicine Hat (or maybe in Texas), apparently they strapped heart monitors to all of the players, and gave one to Willie as well. His BPM on the bench was no different than those on the ice. He's just passionate, but shows he can exercise restraint. I'm happy about that. What I don't like from the team are the habits that came from Torts' system. The over-aggressive forecheck and the D constantly pinching. Giving up too many odd-man rushes. I don't think the team needs to be so desperate to keep the puck in at the line, especially when the Sedins are on. Those two are amazing puck-possession guys. They will get other opportunities in the o-zone, don't need to sell out at the blueline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetliner Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 i think he is what everyone expected. players coach who coachs offensive style of game rolling 4 lines.we just dun have the guns to be effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 The team looks better than last season. That's all we can really ask, isn't it? I can't fault them in the Colorado game nearly as much as I can in the Dallas game. That was just pathetic with no valid reasons as to why. Pretty tough for any team playing back to back on the road and in Colorado (tired from travel and no acclimation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 So far, I see WD doing his best to protect his players from public scrutiny in the face of their inability or unwillingness to buy into his system. I see a guy who is starting to show signs of frustration publicly, but refuses to talk smack about any of his players. What I'm hoping for is a guy who, in private, is intense and forceful in communicating what the players have to do to play the system as drawn up. Hopefully he's making the players accountable for the failed assignments and lack of discipline that is reflected in retaliation penalties and bench minors for too many men. I don't see the players playing an aggressive, close checking 200' game right now...as well, I see too many lazy/careless plays (e.g., Henrik Sedis' give-away on the Lightning blue line that resulted in Stamkos' goal), too much space given to opposing forwards by all our d-men and forwards being too relaxed in the neutral zone when opposing teams have the puck. I'm sure this lack of execution is driving Willie crazy, but I doubt he will ever go Tortorella on anyone. IMO, all these things should be fixed by the first quarter turn...which is probably a better time to judge WD and the team. If the Canucks are .500 and better after 20 games as they internalize WD's system, we should be fine from December on. excellent post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grave Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I can't handle how much he sucks on his teeth. Seems to have some weird twitches It is hard to watch him in an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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