Ftorek is coaching in the ECHLNo idea what became of MOC!
MOC works for LAK but still lives here.
http://kings.ice.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41337
News Article: Fluto: Bruins GM Don Sweeney hasn’t ruled out a coaching change
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MOC works for LAK but still lives here.
http://kings.ice.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41337
I'm not saying he deserves to stay but firing Clode isn't the difference maker here.
If he's gone there needs to be a plan in place. Beyond firing him. That's just management trying to save face.
If he's gone there needs to be a plan in place. Beyond firing him. That's just management trying to save face.
Oates2Neely
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Maria from H2Otown should be happy she wanted to know what is Sweeney thinking and when will he tell us
Oates2Neely
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I think in that scenario he stays: they make the playoffs he stays they miss the playoffs he is fired.
PlayMakers
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This is one of those articles that has a get-your-attention headline but there's really no meat behind the sizzle.
The headline makes it sound like a coaching change is something they're considering, but you read the article, and Sweeney makes it sound like the only reason he's talking about it is because the interviewer won't stop asking. "I'm not avoiding the question..." In other words, I didn't bring this up, I don't even want to talk about it, but since you won't shut up, sure, we have to look at all ways to improve...
I think he's being honest that they'd like to see better starts, but he follows that up by saying he gives the coaching staff a ton of credit for how they're preparing. (So what's he saying, the slow starts are more on the players?)
I think he's correct in saying they need to be better on the PP, but he also says that's improved lately.
Then he really shifts the blame onto the players and their inability to score... He talks about them not hitting the net, so many lost scoring chances... He talks about the players lack of courage/conviction to go for rebounds...
Which IMO, brings the focus (and the blame) back on Sweeney and his ability (or inability) to make a trade that helps the team. I credit Sweeney for being accountable, but I also think the criticism is fair there too.
OT: It also makes the choice to target Landeskog over Duchene clearer to me. If it was me, I'd look at Duchene, but if they really believe this team needs more grit/guts to get to the dirty areas and score dirty goals then Lando has it over Duchene on that barometer.
The headline makes it sound like a coaching change is something they're considering, but you read the article, and Sweeney makes it sound like the only reason he's talking about it is because the interviewer won't stop asking. "I'm not avoiding the question..." In other words, I didn't bring this up, I don't even want to talk about it, but since you won't shut up, sure, we have to look at all ways to improve...
I think he's being honest that they'd like to see better starts, but he follows that up by saying he gives the coaching staff a ton of credit for how they're preparing. (So what's he saying, the slow starts are more on the players?)
I think he's correct in saying they need to be better on the PP, but he also says that's improved lately.
Then he really shifts the blame onto the players and their inability to score... He talks about them not hitting the net, so many lost scoring chances... He talks about the players lack of courage/conviction to go for rebounds...
Which IMO, brings the focus (and the blame) back on Sweeney and his ability (or inability) to make a trade that helps the team. I credit Sweeney for being accountable, but I also think the criticism is fair there too.
OT: It also makes the choice to target Landeskog over Duchene clearer to me. If it was me, I'd look at Duchene, but if they really believe this team needs more grit/guts to get to the dirty areas and score dirty goals then Lando has it over Duchene on that barometer.
AM Bruin
The Early Worm
It's amazing what adding a top 6 forward to the lineup does for a coach...
You aren't going to make this team a contender just by replacing Julien. How about surrounding him with some players that can play his system. He's a proven winner at all levels, Neely on the other hand is probably a hindrance to the front office
Danton Heineken
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Franchise won't win anything with him having power in hockey operations. He should be an advisor/ambassador and nothing more.
stungun
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i dont like the clode. but looking at this teams lineup is a joke. the 3rd and 4th line are
a joke. seriously i look up at the lineup on tv and its laughable. playing with half a nhl roster and thats not even talking defense. the roster sucks.
a joke. seriously i look up at the lineup on tv and its laughable. playing with half a nhl roster and thats not even talking defense. the roster sucks.
northeastern
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Apparently the entire braintrust is in attendance down in Sunrise including the SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE OWNER
Oh well that's fun. He must not be very popular with the management lol
There are examples that would support both possibilities
Baddkarma
El Guapo to most...
I cant read the article because I don't have a subscription but was he asked about his roster?
NHL Talent:
Krejci
Backes
Pastrnak
Bergeron
Marchand
Rask
Chara
Krug
Carlo
Borderline Regular Players/All teams have a few:
Spooner
Moore
Vatrano
Blidh
Beleskey
C.Miller
K.Miller
McQuiad
Liles
How are you on a regular NHL roster/AHL Players:
Hayes
Schaller
Czarnik
Nash
Morrow
Khudobin
So 2/3 of this roster is borderline talent on top teams. Sweeney should answer that question because he asking Clode with all his flaws and hangups to make chicken salad out of chicken ****.
NHL Talent:
Krejci
Backes
Pastrnak
Bergeron
Marchand
Rask
Chara
Krug
Carlo
Borderline Regular Players/All teams have a few:
Spooner
Moore
Vatrano
Blidh
Beleskey
C.Miller
K.Miller
McQuiad
Liles
How are you on a regular NHL roster/AHL Players:
Hayes
Schaller
Czarnik
Nash
Morrow
Khudobin
So 2/3 of this roster is borderline talent on top teams. Sweeney should answer that question because he asking Clode with all his flaws and hangups to make chicken salad out of chicken ****.
mich25
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The roster is a joke...who's fault is that. Last time the blame was on put on PC when Neely had his fingers and was adamant on a lot of the bad shots made. Neely has Jacobs ear. Two people these core players most respect or respected (I have it on good authority) were PC and Claude. Change can be good but in this scenario I don't think it's the answer, it's just a deflection off of self.
Id like Gallant, MFer would be one pissed off dude ready to make a point and look what he did in Florida.
Sacco should have been fired 2 years ago, he should have been gone when Jarvis and Houda got the ass last off season. How he manages to survive is ****ing beyond my realm of thinking.
Powerplay sucks, is literally nearly league worst, and the powerplay coach still has a job, we started sucking when Sacco came on board, Avs fans literally cried of happiness when he was gone.
Btown
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"Legit talent" like a.....
Top 5 goalie? Tuukka
Top 5 Selkie type? Bergy
Hot young goal scorer? Pasta
Solid top line consistent goal scorer? Marshy
Top dressing room and on Ice Leaders and Captains? Big Z and Backes
Top shut down D-man? Big Z
Really great depth at center? Krejci, Bregy, Backes, Spooner, Moore.
This roster maybe a few moves away from being a Stanley Cup favorite but by no means is it lacking "legit talent".
Btown
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I don't understand the knocks on this roster. This is a roster alot of teams and coaches would love to have. Problem Im seeing is how its deployed and how to get the most out of the legit talent we have.
Of course we have some holes to fill but those holes aren't the reason we are losing games against bottom teams like NJ. We seem to show up half way through games or not at all then flip the script game to game with strong performances. Its maintaining and playing hard night in and night out. Its putting players together to get results and sitting the Jimmy Hayes of world. Maybe call up some talent and send some down, mix the lines up or keep a working line together.
Stop over playing the Chara's and past prime players so much and use them less to receive more quality minutes?
Just some ideas
Ps- where are the application forms
Of course we have some holes to fill but those holes aren't the reason we are losing games against bottom teams like NJ. We seem to show up half way through games or not at all then flip the script game to game with strong performances. Its maintaining and playing hard night in and night out. Its putting players together to get results and sitting the Jimmy Hayes of world. Maybe call up some talent and send some down, mix the lines up or keep a working line together.
Stop over playing the Chara's and past prime players so much and use them less to receive more quality minutes?
Just some ideas
Ps- where are the application forms
ODAAT
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This PR carousel is getting old. If you're going to get rid of him, do it. There have to be a few teams out there salivating at the chance to have Julien behind the bench.
This team leads the league in possesion stats, yet isn't scoring consistently, which doesn't sound like a coaching problem to me. The front office has created this issue, with a lackluster bottom 6 where playoff teams at least have a productive 3rd line, with the Bruins also rolling out a patchwork defensive corps.
You purge your up and coming talent, and make unforgivable deals for players like Zac Rinaldo. Then take your scouts' pets instead of exciting, top talent like Barzal and Chabot.
My specific gripe with Julien is his reluctance to give Colin Miller bigger minutes. K. Miller and McQuaid can't be out there as much as they are.
All in all, Sweeney can play will they or won't they as much as they want, maybe it's just to get the roster boosted a bit with something on the line. But this is a borderline playoff team at best, and they're doing their best.
This team leads the league in possesion stats, yet isn't scoring consistently, which doesn't sound like a coaching problem to me. The front office has created this issue, with a lackluster bottom 6 where playoff teams at least have a productive 3rd line, with the Bruins also rolling out a patchwork defensive corps.
You purge your up and coming talent, and make unforgivable deals for players like Zac Rinaldo. Then take your scouts' pets instead of exciting, top talent like Barzal and Chabot.
My specific gripe with Julien is his reluctance to give Colin Miller bigger minutes. K. Miller and McQuaid can't be out there as much as they are.
All in all, Sweeney can play will they or won't they as much as they want, maybe it's just to get the roster boosted a bit with something on the line. But this is a borderline playoff team at best, and they're doing their best.
That's a nice title and probably comes with a nice paycheck- wonder what he actually does? It's good work if you can get it
