Alflives Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, JM_ said: huh. Wasn't it his ideas that brought the PK back to life? Didn't our systems still suffer with Walker as the guy teaching them, and then when he got ill Shaw took over and we improved? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Harvey Specter said: I too am disappointed to hear that Boudreau's go-to assistant coach is not returning behind the bench for us in the upcoming season. I wish him all the very best in his future career endeavors if he continues on to a new coaching role. However, could this (personal) decision be linked with Walker being struck by an errant puck in the Jan 21st game against Florida. Struck in the head by a puck on January 21 in a game against the Florida Panthers, Walker has been away from the team ever since. “He had vertigo,” Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters. “Talking to him last night, he sounded a lot better, but he still gets a little lightheaded and stuff, so I’m hoping they find what’s wrong.” https://canucksarmy.com/2022/03/08/miss-terribly-canucks-head-coach-bruce-boudreau-provides-update-assistant-scott-walker/ I recognize that Walker rejoined the team on Mar 16th but could there be lingering effects? I hope not Assistant coach responsible for systems/structure. Team was better with systems when Shaw moved into the role. Not right though, as you point out, that a guy loses his job because of an injury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 54 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Disappointing as I loved him as a player and he is a very promising hockey mind. I think he'll be a head coach in the NHL one day and continue Pat Quinn's legacy. Wish him the best. Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 It's possible that Walker doesn't want to come back and coach just yet? Maybe he still doesn't feel right and wants to focus on health? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, Alflives said: Didn't our systems still suffer with Walker as the guy teaching them, and then when he got ill Shaw took over and we improved? that seems to be the thinking, I thought it was Walker. I think I was just so happy to see Baumgartner gone I whiffed on the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Alflives said: Assistant coach responsible for systems/structure. Team was better with systems when Shaw moved into the role. Not right though, as you point out, that a guy loses his job because of an injury. Could be his own choice as he's also a part owner of an OHL team and was their President of Hockey Operations. He could simply prefer to work in management. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Could be his own choice as he's also a part owner of an OHL team and was their President of Hockey Operations. He could simply prefer to work in management. Whatever the reason, I think it's safe to say the players will most assuredly miss the guy. You could tell that just from many of the TV broadcasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalk Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: The Canucks are now looking for at least one new assistant coach: More changes are coming — as expected — to the hallways of Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau revealed Friday morning that assistant coach Scott Walker won’t be back. He made the comments on the Bob McCown podcast, where John Shannon is a contributor. Walker was the first person Boudreau contacted after he was offered the head coach’s job by Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini in early December and he agreed to return to the Canucks, where he’d worked previously in player development and where he’d broken into the NHL as a player, as an assistant coach. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin told Postmedia on Thursday he and Boudreau were still reviewing staff. “Bruce and myself are working, working on those things, you know, looking at the team and looking at the staff,” he said. Asked whether a change was imminent, he paused, then replied: “I think we need some more time.” https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-scott-walker-wont-be-back-as-assistant-coach Like others, I'm wondering if this is health related. Walker seemed to be a BB pick and a great fit with the team. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Heart! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post King Heffy Posted May 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Muttley said: Heart! I'm still furious that Keenan talked Burke into protecting Zezel instead of this guy. 1 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I think Boudreau is the greatest thing to happen to the Canucks recently, for sure! I wish to heck he would stay off the Bob McCown show though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, JM_ said: huh. Wasn't it his ideas that brought the PK back to life? I believe the more aggressive kill & multiple PK units were (partly?) his ideas. Him and Bruce seemed like a good pair. Im guessing Walker was the “details” guy Boudreau could rely on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 There are job openings... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) Here's the podcast. Interesting comment on how the trade deadline negatively affected the performance. Bruce did ask JR for extension. [The Bob McCown Podcast] BRUCE BOUDREAU on his decision to return to Vancouver, the Canucks and playoff hockey. #theBobMccownPodcast https://podcastaddict.com/episode/140029421 Edited May 20, 2022 by Jaimito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, Jaimito said: Here's the podcast. Interesting comment on how the trade deadline negatively affected the performance. Bruce did ask JR for extension. [The Bob McCown Podcast] BRUCE BOUDREAU on his decision to return to Vancouver, the Canucks and playoff hockey. #theBobMccownPodcast https://podcastaddict.com/episode/140029421 Just throwing this out there: Given how close the team was, do we make the playoffs if we keep Benning while also bringing in Boudreau when we did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 39 minutes ago, Jaimito said: There are job openings... We should scoop up John Stevens! Is he not behind Dallas’ stingy D systems? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Just throwing this out there: Given how close the team was, do we make the playoffs if we keep Benning while also bringing in Boudreau when we did? probably; shhh, don't tell anyone I said that, K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Too bad. I thought he was the heir apparent to our great but somewhat older head coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 2 hours ago, BureBurrito said: he had vertigo...but seems odd leaving only after a few months being hired. Andd I had the impression wife likes him at home. Usually wife won't leave mother and husband is second choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbean30 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I am thinking this was Scott's decision, and not the team moving on from him. I feel if the team was going to move on from any of our coaches this year, it would be King. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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