Speculation: Eddie O moving on?

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30 thoughts by Elliotte Friedman


17. Mentioned during Hockey Night in Canada a couple of weeks ago that there was some talk of a position for Ed Olczyk in Buffalo. Not sure where that stands now, but did hear since then there were discussions before last season about Olczyk joining Paul Maurice’s staff in Winnipeg. He has said that he would like to coach again, and I wonder if we’re getting closer to that time. Would the Blackhawks consider him for the opening on the NHL staff or the Rockford AHL job?

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[Blue Liner]

Eddie leaving means you get stuck with Konroyd full time.

I've long figured he'd wind up behind a bench again. Started to wonder a bit when it hadn't happened again after all these years, but I'm not sure if that's a matter of no one being interested or him not having been interested enough to really put it out there.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Hopefully he stays in the org in some capacity. Maybe hire him for RFD job and see how it goes.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Chicago assistant position?

 

[CallMeShaft]

We have two open coaching positions and Edzo loves Chicago (and Chicago loves him). If he wants a coaching position, give him one. Just let him stay in the organization in some capacity.

 

[JaegerDice]

We have two open coaching positions and Edzo loves Chicago (and Chicago loves him). If he wants a coaching position, give him one. Just let him stay in the organization in some capacity.

Id consider it just to get him the **** off my tv, but I have little doubt Olczyk would make a dreadful coach at any level beyond midget.

Now, if you want to tank, then absolutely sign him up. He can help a ton in that regard, just ask Pittsburgh.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Those Penguin teams were trash. It was far from just a coaching issue.

 

[JaegerDice]

Those Penguin teams were trash. It was far from just a coaching issue.

Oh, I know. But management knew they were going to be bad and WANTED them to be bad, and Eddie O was the perfect choice for that task.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

Eddie will not be on the Hawks bench. I was actually shocked how strongly (verbally) that he disagreed with Q's tactics. Never gonna happen.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Id consider it just to get him the **** off my tv, but I have little doubt Olczyk would make a dreadful coach at any level beyond midget.

Now, if you want to tank, then absolutely sign him up. He can help a ton in that regard, just ask Pittsburgh.

Olczyk is just fine as a color commentator. Sure, he and Foley sound drunk half the time, but it's better than being put to sleep.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Eddie leaving means you get stuck with Konroyd full time.

No it doesnt. If there's an opening for full time analyst they could fill it with someone not from within.

I would hope that'd be the choice over simply promoting Konroyd.

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Imagine if Foley retired and we had a Konroyd/Mayers duo, oh no...oh noooooooooooo!!!!!

 

[ndgt10]

Imagine if Foley retired and we had a Konroyd/Mayers duo, oh no...oh noooooooooooo!!!!!

I hope they clean house and get a new team.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Imagine if Foley retired and we had a Konroyd/Mayers duo, oh no...oh noooooooooooo!!!!!

Would imagine/hope it's Murray/Wiedeman next in line for a full time role. They're currently better than Pat/Eddie

 

[JaegerDice]

Would imagine/hope it's Murray/Wiedeman next in line for a full time role. They're currently better than Pat/Eddie

See, now that would actually cause me to stop muting my TV on home feeds.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I know who I would want to replace Eddie

 

[Salvaged Ship]

Its Patrick Sharp's destiny if/when he retires. He is destined for the Blackhawks booth as a commentator. You heard it here first

 

[plank]

Good to see Jaeger still trying to convince people he actually watches the Hawks on TV and of course he's an expert on Eddie's 113 game coaching career.

 

[JaegerDice]

Good to see Jaeger still trying to convince people he actually watches the Hawks on TV and of course he's an expert on Eddie's 113 game coaching career.

 

[Bubba88]

I'd offer him the RFD HC spot.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

Meh- Not a fan of Eddie O and he's on my TV way too much. I'll take my chances with any guy the Hawks hire.

 

[Clownish]

Meh- Not a fan of Eddie O and he's on my TV way too much. I'll take my chances with any guy the Hawks hire.

The triumphant return of Darren Pang! EEEEEEE!!!

 

[Blue Liner]

No it doesnt. If there's an opening for full time analyst they could fill it with someone not from within.

I would hope that'd be the choice over simply promoting Konroyd.

I share that hope.

 

[LordKOTL]

Would imagine/hope it's Murray/Wiedeman next in line for a full time role. They're currently better than Pat/Eddie

See, now that would actually cause me to stop muting my TV on home feeds.

This needs to happen.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I'm fine with Eddie. I wish him and Pat would knock off the stich, but I don't mind him. If he moved on it wouldn't bother me, unless it's Konroyd replacing him. That guy doesn't have a pulse.