Confirmed with Link: Coach Pete DeBoer Is Fired

[Devils Trap]

Merry Christmas boys !!

Thank you LOU

 

[Devilsfan992]

He let Peter Harrold play 20 minutes agame over Larsson/Gelinas ... He has players he likes because of grit who play over our youngsters even though we suck and should let the youth grow

That's not even his worst quality. HE COACHED TO LOSE. HE HAD A TERRIBLE SYSTEM THAT DIDN'T WORK AND LED TO HORRIBLE TEAM CHEMISTRY.

 

[XX]

So... Who's the short term and long term replacements?

I could see short term being Lou himself to really gauge the team and players, staff, etc.

But long term? This is going to be interesting.

Call AZ and ask for permission to talk to Tippett.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Now what? Hopefully the rest of the house cleaning is to come, otherwise this makes little sense.

Step 1.

No one is cleaning up this mess with a broom. We need a cathartic bonfire before emerging from the ashes.

 

[StvBroDan]

My condolences to the Harrold family.

HaHaHa I shouldn't be laughing at that. Its your fault Sarge

 

[njdevil26]

C'monnnnn Chico interim!

 

[Traitor Zach]

I think Lou will see if they can get another HC in here to clean up and evaluate a new system and players to keep. Otherwise I think the further housecleaning and purge commences in February.

I'd expect Foligno or Barr as interim HC before a new system is decided upon this offseason.

Hilarious and a bit sad how we have a habit of firing coaches right around Christmas/Boxing Day.

 

[engy]

Very few players overperformed with Deboer throughout his tenure. However, many players haven't lived up to expectations. He just couldn't get the most out of his guys.

 

[Traitor Zach]

The Goodbye Stephen Gionta Countdown begins!!!!!!

Hooray!

 

[Marv4Life]

Shoulda happened around Halloween.
Hmm. Don't know if I should be pleased or worried because this could screw up our draft position. They aren't making the playoffs.

 

[HellOnIce]

Torotrella baby come on!!!!

 

[Sarge18]

Lou should be next. This lineup is a disgrace. Pete won't be unemployed for long.

 

[EnglishDevil]

The Goodbye Stephen Gionta Countdown begins!!!!!!

Hooray!

I'm going to miss Harrold and Gionta........

 

[Devils Trap]

Surprised TG hasnt said a word

 

[StvBroDan]

No Torts hell no.

 

[Traitor Zach]

If I was Randy Carlyle up in TOR, I'd start getting nervous about any future plans in Toronto.

 

[StvBroDan]

Surprised TG hasnt said a word

Still sleeping

 

[Devils Trap]

edit: nvm

 

[hobgoblin933]

Should've happened way earlier or at the end of season.

I agree. It was a foregone conclusion

 

[Unknown Caller]

Robbie Ftorek come on down...

 

[mike30]

about time! happy days

 

[EnglishDevil]

Shoulda happened around Halloween.
Hmm. Don't know if I should be pleased or worried because this could screw up our draft position. They aren't making the playoffs.

They're not talented enough to improve that much, at worst we'll still pick top 8-10 range; and that's if we really start performing well.

I'm not worried about the draft position, you play to win and take whatever pick you end up with, it's a total crap shoot with the lottery now anyway.

 

[DevilSlovenia]

Lou should be next. This lineup is a disgrace. Pete won't be unemployed for long.

Edmonton?

 

[HellOnIce]

Oh my god die in a fire.

haha...come on think of the entertainment

 

[OmNomNom]

INB4 KOWALSKY

or sherry ross