Do you remember our roster last year? We added Camm and dropped dramatically from last year. Either Pete tried something new or he can't get the young defenseman to play his system.
Confirmed with Link: Coach Pete DeBoer Is Fired
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Do you remember our roster last year? We added Camm and dropped dramatically from last year. Either Pete tried something new or he can't get the young defenseman to play his system.
No, we dont. We have an older Jagr, Elias, and Zubrus. Cammalleri, Elias, Havlat, Zajac, and Henrique have all missed time. Guys have been in and out of the lineup all season. Tough to get any traction when you don't know who you're playing with any given night.
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I don't like Deboer for many of the same reasons a lot of you've mentioned but I don't see ANY coach changing this team. This team is at the feet of management and Lou. They are what they because of the assembly of old, slow, unskilled forwards and defenseman who are either one dimensonal like Ryder and Brunner or injured like Clowe, Havlat, etc. When Pete had a good team we were in the finals, but I'm fairly confident in saying a great deal of other qualified coaches could've done that. It's unfortunate but I think this is more on Lou than PDB.
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so those players aging not even 12 months made part of the dropoff THIS significant?
sorry, not buying it.
Have you seen Elias play this year? Or Zubrus? They've both fallen off a cliff.
Also let's keep in mind that puck possession is a result of the team as a whole. When you've got aging, slower forwards who can't stay healthy, and a young defense still learning, chances are there's going to be a disconnect.
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Larry Brooks has confirmed that the New Jersey Devils next coach will take the bench in tomorrow's game with a brown paper bag over his head.
http://nypost.com/2014/12/26/could-devils-replace-pete-deboer-with-a-familiar-foe/
http://nypost.com/2014/12/26/could-devils-replace-pete-deboer-with-a-familiar-foe/
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A little late to the gif party (holidays and all), but here are my thoughts:
It's long overdue, obviously. However, I'm quite surprised that the proverbial trigger was actually pulled. I really do believe that Lou saw Pete as an almost perfect alter ego behind the bench. This makes me wonder if there was pressure from above, which would also surprise me. I've been trying hard to suss this ownership group out lately, and most arrows seem to point to "don't really care". But, something must be going on here... I do think it's fair to say that this might be the first time Lou is feeling noticeable heat from fans, the media (who are finally letting loose and having a field day with him), and maybe even ownership. It will be very interesting to see what his next moves are.
Looking at the way this came out, it does seem likely that it was leaked from the PDB side. I think the little talk Lou's going to have with the players will largely be a "keep your mouths shut" warning. I wonder if Jagr can comply?
Rumors pointing to both Oates and Martin. Oates would be horrendous, and Martin...? What's the point, really? As I've said before, I'd prefer Kowalsky, but Barr would be fine as an interim as well, and would seem to be the most likely candidate. As long as focus shifts strongly to development, I'll be happy. If it's still a "win now or die trying" vet-fest, then it will become even more obvious that larger organizational changes are in order.
tl;dr: Good start, but it's premature to feel too much optimism.
It's long overdue, obviously. However, I'm quite surprised that the proverbial trigger was actually pulled. I really do believe that Lou saw Pete as an almost perfect alter ego behind the bench. This makes me wonder if there was pressure from above, which would also surprise me. I've been trying hard to suss this ownership group out lately, and most arrows seem to point to "don't really care". But, something must be going on here... I do think it's fair to say that this might be the first time Lou is feeling noticeable heat from fans, the media (who are finally letting loose and having a field day with him), and maybe even ownership. It will be very interesting to see what his next moves are.
Looking at the way this came out, it does seem likely that it was leaked from the PDB side. I think the little talk Lou's going to have with the players will largely be a "keep your mouths shut" warning. I wonder if Jagr can comply?
Rumors pointing to both Oates and Martin. Oates would be horrendous, and Martin...? What's the point, really? As I've said before, I'd prefer Kowalsky, but Barr would be fine as an interim as well, and would seem to be the most likely candidate. As long as focus shifts strongly to development, I'll be happy. If it's still a "win now or die trying" vet-fest, then it will become even more obvious that larger organizational changes are in order.
tl;dr: Good start, but it's premature to feel too much optimism.
Let's not underestimate the impact of losing Marty's puck playing abilities
Let's face it, this team is just a mess. We were lucky last year to get what we did out of the Czechs. It's like they all decided to have one last good year together, and now time has finally caught up to them.
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http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2014/12/is_paul_maclean_the_new_devils_coach.html
Speculation amongst Devil players that MacLean is their next coach.. Its who they expect to be introduced tomorrow morning.
edit: Paul not John
Speculation amongst Devil players that MacLean is their next coach.. Its who they expect to be introduced tomorrow morning.
edit: Paul not John
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What exactly has Pete done in his NHL head coaching career, that should give him the benefit of the doubt? What on his resume should give him the benefit of the doubt?
He's got a good playoff record? Cam Ward has a Conn Smythe and a pretty good playoff record. Is he a good playoff player? He's got two playoff berths in like 10 years.
He's got a good playoff record? Cam Ward has a Conn Smythe and a pretty good playoff record. Is he a good playoff player? He's got two playoff berths in like 10 years.
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I'd love MacLean to be the next coach, hope these rumblings are true! Even if they aren't rumblings and just Chere pulling a Chere...
Nonsense. Any team in this league should be able to win with Jagr and Gomez on their top line.
What's that? It's not 2006? Damn...
Chere - With teams set to resume play after the NHL's Christmas break, speculation among Devils players is that Paul MacLean will be introduced Saturday morning as the team's new coach.
Eklund - Rumor that the Devils considering Paul MacLean. Stay tuned.
Eklund - Rumor that the Devils considering Paul MacLean. Stay tuned.
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Paul MacLean was a prolific scorer when he played in the NHL. Maybe he can suit up for us tomorrow. He is only 13-14 years older than Jagr.
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lol speculation among Devils players...they probably know as much as or less than we do.
And yes I saw MacLean before the edit and it scared the **** out of me.
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