Terry Yake
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Oh no I fully agree, I wonder at this point if he gets another crack at a HC positionHonestly it probably should. Woodcroft couldn’t coach defensive or penalty killing. I mean Knoblauch gave the PK to Mark Stuart (the same assistant Woodcroft had), and he flourished with the role.
We have one poster who inexplicably hates him so much that it feels personal, a few who are still very neutral, and most of the rest of us are cautiously optimistic. The team isn’t in a position to care about what he does or doesn’t do in the playoffs. Right now they need a credible coach who can put together a system and pilot what has been an extremely rudderless boat, and Evason seems to be that. Plus, unlike the other two likely candidates, no Babcock stink.
You realize most of our assistant coaches, including color commentator, are ex-enforcers (Boll, Reechi, Shelley)? There's like 1000 PIM on that bench with the guys in the suits. f*** they will punch him right back and I can't wait for the OT victory brawls.Bad news for the assistant coaches in Columbus
Coaching and center depth. Hopefully both are resolved. Don't know about this year, depends how fast the team comes together and learns the system. Next couple season should see the kids become full time NHLers, but some on here think they ain't even good enough to make the playoffs then.Could see CBJ fighting for a playoff spot. Good hire. Their downfall has been coaching more than anything from my POV.
... And the powerplay....Coaching and center depth. Hopefully both are resolved. Don't know about this year, depends how fast the team comes together and learns the system. Next couple season should see the kids become full time NHLers, but some on here think they ain't even good enough to make the playoffs then.
Again as a fan we are all entitled to our opinions and who makes you the expert judge in a good hire or not. Time will tell who is right or wrong.This is a shit take. Great hire by Columbus. Best case scenario based on who was available this summer IMO.
Who'd you rather?
If that is his job you probably won't be that happy with him. Preds and Ads fans were so glad when he left Milwaukee.I would imagine his main job is to develop the kids. Sillinger, Jiricek, Johnson, Fantelli, etc. And get Gaudreau going.
there is a base of talent in CBJ, just need to put it together.
Always respect coaches who are put in tough positions, and get the team to pull together and compete like crazy. The ability to get a team with a built in excuse of 20% of it's cap in dead space be able to make the P/O's in 2023 is impressive as hell.Dean Evason is not afraid of tough jobs.. handed the Minny buyout mess and now the Jackets...
Odd, 'cause I legit don't remember his time there at all.If that is his job you probably won't be that happy with him. Preds and Ads fans were so glad when he left Milwaukee.
You realize most of our assistant coaches, including color commentator, are ex-enforcers (Boll, Reechi, Shelley)? There's like 1000 PIM on that bench with the guys in the suits. f*** they will punch him right back and I can't wait for the OT victory brawls.
Am ithe only one who thought of Dodgeball?He should bring back his old hair style and novelty sized neck guard.
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