Rumor: DeBoer possibly getting fired?

[one2gamble]

Buffalo is 3rd in the NHL in points and the Sharks stomped them.

I'm not sure many of us think the sharks are a bad team.....

 

[Coily]

So we've played a bunch of bottom feeders and have a .500 record... hmm.

Just giving the facts.

 

[tiburon12]

How many years left on PDB's contract?

I'm curious if DW is hesitant to fire him (assuming he is considering) because it would water down the narrative that he has been pushing for years: San Jose is a great place to play, constantly competitive, stable organization

How would it look, optically, if a business fires its coach midseason? We look down on those clubs (STL, EDM, LAK). Firing PDB may indicate to UFA's, particularly Karlsson, that there isn't stability in SJ. Consider the way TMac left - it was a "mutual decision"

 

[one2gamble]

His contract is up this year

 

[Internazionale]

I think it's safe to say that if we lose to Buffalo tomorrow night and Toronto the next night, his fate is sealed.

 

[Levie]

I think it's safe to say that if we lose to Buffalo tomorrow night and Toronto the next night, his fate is sealed.

I think it's safe to say with the way that they have been playing they will lose to Buffalo and Toronto.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

I keep coming back here expecting to see a sticky that PDB has been fired and that someone I've never heard of or didn't know was still alive has been named coach. I like the guy and unlike some think he's been a very good coach for this team but this season is just weird and it sure seems like he should have no excuses for how this intermittently this team plays defense.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

I think it's safe to say with the way that they have been playing they will lose to Buffalo and Toronto.

The way they've been playing they will shut out Buffalo and lose 7-1 to the Leafs...

 

[SJSharksfan39]

We don't know what the conversations are in the locker room. We're only speculating, but is there evidence to show that DeBoer is on the hot seat or is it wishful thinking on our part.

In terms of the games tomorrow and Wednesday, I'm worried about them. Even in the wins, the Sharks haven't looked "dominant", and now they get to play against a Buffalo team that is significantly improved (And the Sharks always struggle in Buffalo for some reason) and a Toronto Team that is one of the best teams in Hockey. A split will be very beneficial.

 

[OffSydes]

How can we track Hassos private plane

 

[Levie]

The way they've been playing they will shut out Buffalo and lose 7-1 to the Leafs...

"Beating a team that is on a 9 game win streak? We have to extend Deboer." -DW, probably.

 

[Coily]

"Beating a team that is on a 9 game win streak? We have to extend Deboer." -DW, probably.

Doug would use that and the games against Nashville to rationalize everything.

 

[LeeIFBB]

Interesting that the two most popular threads are the two things that have almost zero chance of happening.

 

[sharski]

DW should

Fire PDB
Come out of retirement
Become a player coach

Boom, defense fixed
Boom, goaltending fixed
Boom, Stanley Cup

 

[Jaleel619]

We don't know what the conversations are in the locker room. We're only speculating, but is there evidence to show that DeBoer is on the hot seat or is it wishful thinking on our part.

In terms of the games tomorrow and Wednesday, I'm worried about them. Even in the wins, the Sharks haven't looked "dominant", and now they get to play against a Buffalo team that is significantly improved (And the Sharks always struggle in Buffalo for some reason) and a Toronto Team that is one of the best teams in Hockey. A split will be very beneficial.

The only real reason is because Coach Q is available and he knows how to run a high powered offense. I personally don't think we're that bad with PDB, but I just feel this is the gamble season and the most calculated gamble would be to hire Q in a month or so. I really think PDB is a good coach, but stylistically his mantra of relying on defense to win games doesn't match up when you have players like Erik Karlsson and Brent Burns. Also its clear the organization is leaning towards a high risk offense Erik Karlsson or not when we drafted Ryan Merkley, so we really should get an offensive guy. Nothing against PDB.

 

[Mattb124]

Interesting that the two most popular threads are the two things that have almost zero chance of happening.

Interesting, yes. Surprising? Well...….it's interesting.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Interesting that the two most popular threads are the two things that have almost zero chance of happening.

Oh I would bet money that PDB is actually on the hot seat. If this team continues on this way up to Christmas it's highly likely DW gives him a lump of coal in his stocking. I'm thinking Coach Q wants to remain unemployed until after the holidays then come in for the stretch run and playoffs of a supposed contender that is struggling.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

PDB’s recent uncharacteristic and desperate deployment tactics, along with the recent uncharacteristic and tense behavior displayed in his interviews, provide some evidence to support the reasonable and well-justified theory that he is on the hot seat.

 

[stator]

The way they've been playing they will shut out Buffalo and lose 7-1 to the Leafs...

Sharks have only won shutouts at home. All of their shutout losses were on the road. Are you suggesting the Sharks will buck that trend?

I hope so, but I would not be surprised if the Sabres become the first team to win 10 straight this season.

 

[LeftHeartInSF]

How can we track Hassos private plane

If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... The A-Team.

 

[SjMilhouse]

PDB’s recent uncharacteristic and desperate deployment tactics, along with the recent uncharacteristic and tense behavior displayed in his interviews, provide some evidence to support the reasonable and well-justified theory that he is on the hot seat.

Or he just wants a contract extension

 

[HOOCH2173]

Coach Q for the win! but he demands a high price, so how do we get that fix? Get rid of Burns and Braun ehh?!

 

[OffSydes]

If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... The A-Team.

Good call,

It looks like he blocked his tracking so we NEED them

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[Lebanezer]

Loss in Vegas is on Suomela guys.



I’ve hated Deboer for a long time, but was fine with him as coach since they were playing well and winning. I’ve officially moved into the I hate Deboer and don’t want him anywhere near the Sharks realm. He got there faster than McLellan. Kudos Pete!

 

[Jargon]

Loss in Vegas is on Suomela guys.



I’ve hated Deboer for a long time, but was fine with him as coach since they were playing well and winning. I’ve officially moved into the I hate Deboer and don’t want him anywhere near the Sharks realm. He got there faster than McLellan. Kudos Pete!

Thank god we're not building a real fourth line that can score by putting Radil on Suomela's wing. It DEFINITELY has to be one or the other, there's NO WAY anyone else on that line can sit.