Popular Post Jester13 Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 Especially since it's the dog days of summer, the time is now for CDC to have a Travis Green thread - how has this not been created already?! This thread is now a place to discuss our coach; what you like, dislike, his line combos, late-in-the-game decisions, his approach to players, how he differs from previous coaches, etc. I know this may be a hopeful plea, but it would be great if we could all try to refrain from using loaded, troll-type language, or knee-jerk responses to others, regardless if you're a supporter or dissenter of our coach. I find it most useful to "seek to understand and not to be understood", as the saying goes, before responding to someone. If we can do this, I really feel like great discussion can be had. I get a sense that this thread may stall at times, and that's okay, but hopefully it gets bumped from time to time and continues to provide worthwhile discussion throughout the year and into the post season. As the creator of this thread, I guess I'll start it off. So here I go... I have a huge coach crush on Green. He's a player's coach. His open and honest communication style is refreshing and exciting. It's obvious the high level of buy-in he has received from players is rampant throughout the locker room, which is ever so important for a team to be successful. I love his play-hard-or-don't-play-at-all approach, and that he's applying it to everyone, regardless of who they are. Playing favourites with players who don't deserve their ice time (yes, this is a knock towards good ol' Willie) is a recipe for disaster (seriously, Megna? Yeesh). Green just has a way of knowing each of his players and knowing what it takes to get them going. The level of compete we've seen since he came on his, well, impressive, and our record last year with the team and injuries we had says to me that we are playoff bound this year with how our team now looks. I really hope, however, that he names Bo the captain this year. His latest comment on still not being in a rush says he may hold off another year, but another part of me thinks he's just keeping it under wraps that Bo will be named captain at some point; I mean, how can you not have a captain on our 50th anniversary and to kick off the next generation?! Okay, that's enough from me. Share your thoughts... GCG P.S. I'm not the best at creating threads, so all feedback is welcome. 3 1 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Where'd Luongo? Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 If edler is named captain im cheering for the comets this season. 4 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zombieksa Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 I like his work with Jake who was called upon to defend leads late in the game by the end of last season. Something you would not have seen a year ago. He's done well to develop Jake as a player who has a better all around game than before. I also like that he genuinely gives players a chance. He gave LE and Goldy chances to prove themselves in top 6 roles and they failed.He gave players like Motte a chance to succeed in a bottom 6 role and he became a mainstay all season due to his efforts. TG is very fair and as you said a players coach, and I think that is what we need most of all. 2 1 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 He gives players the chance to succeed and holds them accountable. That's a pretty good balance, especially when coming from a guy who's pretty honest with his players. I like him and think he's still improving as a coach. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nux_win Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 I like the way he handles the team, but I particularly like the way he handles the press (and that's no easy thing in Vancouver or any Canadian market). Green is always in control. In control of his emotions, in control of the message and he doesn't put up with stupid questions. I like that. He uses humour and sarcasm when needed but he can be serious when needed too. Go Green Go! 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I am just glad we ridded ourselves of Willy D...…………….. TG has done a great job of making players accountable. We have had too many years where our offensive stars were allowed to play with less defensive responsibility's which lessened our ability to succeed in the playoffs IMO. Petey is going to be a great example of one our offensive stars being defensively responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Really looking forward to seeing how Green and this team does with an improved, physical roster this season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, AlwaysACanuckFan said: Really looking forward to seeing how Green and this team does with an improved, physical roster this season. We have speed, we have skill and we have physicality. A definite recipe for success for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, zombieksa said: I like his work with Jake who was called upon to defend leads late in the game by the end of last season. Something you would not have seen a year ago. He's done well to develop Jake as a player who has a better all around game than before. I also like that he genuinely gives players a chance. He gave LE and Goldy chances to prove themselves in top 6 roles and they failed.He gave players like Motte a chance to succeed in a bottom 6 role and he became a mainstay all season due to his efforts. TG is very fair and as you said a players coach, and I think that is what we need most of all. Couldn't agree more about Jake. I would bet that if Green wasn't here, neither would Jake at this point. I know Green was brought in mostly as a development/young team coach, and he's done that, but I predict he's here to stay for a long time, similar to AV. I can't wait to see his line combos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smokes Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 We've had better coaches. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spur1 Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, smokes said: We've had better coaches. Had a lot worse too. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, spur1 said: Had a lot worse too. Give him time. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, smokes said: Give him time. Yes then he will be even better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I like that he insists his team plays hard, and with LE as the exception, they generally do. It makes the games more entertaining, and maintains the right culture. I think with us gaining so much size in the offseason, if he can maintain that drive we will be a nasty team to play against. I like that he always seems in control of his emotions and his words, and I like that he is open and honest with the media and his players. I also like that he isn't afraid to try new combinations and varying ice time to players based on how much he feels they are contributing. I actually think he is a very good coach and have zero issues with him being behind the bench for this coming season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 he knows the league and what it takes. i like his philosophy and its the kind of hockey i like to watch. love him as a coach 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smokes Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, spur1 said: Yes then he will be even better. Everyone is talking about how he turned Jake around. I would argue if he did or not. Jake was a first rounder projected to play in the top six and is now a bottom six player who can easily be replaced. He's trying to turn Goldobin into a two way player when he is clearly meant to play on the offense. He turned what was one a promising young defence man in Hutton into a free agency giveaway. He got Eriksson, a 14 year veteran who we haven't heard a complaint from, ever, call him out. When you look at the improvements of the team last year, we need to ask ourselves, did the Canucks improve because of Green's coaching or because the diamond Benning uncovered in Petey. 1 1 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I am almost certain that Bo Horvat will be named captain. I cannot see it any other way and from my perspective the players can't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Probably a combination of both. Jim and Travis. Edited August 9, 2019 by dpn1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, smokes said: Everyone is talking about how he turned Jake around. I would argue if he did or not. Jake was a first rounder projected to play in the top six and is now a bottom six player who can easily be replaced. He's trying to turn Goldobin into a two way player when he is clearly meant to play on the offense. He turned what was one a promising young defence man in Hutton into a free agency giveaway. He got Eriksson, a 14 year veteran who we haven't heard a complaint from, ever, call him out. When you look at the improvements of the team last year, we need to ask ourselves, did the Canucks improve because of Green's coaching or because the diamond Benning uncovered in Petey. I don't think he is the coach of the year but the players you are naming are maybe some who are not accountable and not playing to their potential. Gone are the days when you could just play defense or just play offense. It is a team sport after all and you are more effective if you can play as one unit. If you give up often or don't give your all on the ice, someone else has to take up your slack. TG knows this and tries to play those who gets this and sits those who don't, plain and simple. We are rebuilding so this will take some time and there will be some "weeding out" before it is all said and done. We have already started to see this and the team will become better and better as these guys slowly get weeded out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I like how Green works with the players, and am in full support of him as a coach. A huge step up from Willy. I hope we see him in playoff mode this season. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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