Player Discussion Gerard Gallant

[RGY]

 

[MysticLeviathan]

I think the Boston game was huge. In the past they would've folded like a cheap suit. Now they're actually showing some grit and spine.

While we looked bad at times against Philly, in the 3rd we did a really good job of just locking everything down. We press when we need to and we play hard, suffocating defense when we need to. The players seem to buying what he's selling and it's showing in the standings.

 

[The New Russian Five]

One immediate difference I see with Gallant over Quinn is how he rewards good play. When a player is playing well, he rewards him with more playing time. We see that with Kakko, and in when Laf looks good we also see he gets more ice time and plays in bigger moments of the game. Quinn would rely on the veterans through and through no matter how they played. For example he kept going back to Kreider when he looked like complete ass for long stretches.

Players are being held accountable this year. You play well, you'll play more.

It felt like Quinn always had not faith in his young players and treated them like they were kids. How often would you hear in an interview about Kakko, Chytil, Laf where he would say "they are still learning the pro game." Where as Gallant when he's asked about those players, he talks about all the good things they are doing. He shows he has confidence in his players and as a result those players are playing more confident games. It's wonderful to see Kakko being more creative out there.

 

[Row I Goon]

Watching Turk chew out the refs today was freaking gold.

 

[Harbour Dog]

One immediate difference I see with Gallant over Quinn is how he rewards good play. When a player is playing well, he rewards him with more playing time. We see that with Kakko, and in when Laf looks good we also see he gets more ice time and plays in bigger moments of the game. Quinn would rely on the veterans through and through no matter how they played. For example he kept going back to Kreider when he looked like complete ass for long stretches.

Players are being held accountable this year. You play well, you'll play more.

It felt like Quinn always had not faith in his young players and treated them like they were kids. How often would you hear in an interview about Kakko, Chytil, Laf where he would say "they are still learning the pro game." Where as Gallant when he's asked about those players, he talks about all the good things they are doing. He shows he has confidence in his players and as a result those players are playing more confident games. It's wonderful to see Kakko being more creative out there.

And that's not even mentioning Blais, Hunt, and Gauthier. Those three guys are the exact kind of examples that I want Barron, Pajuniemi, Cuylle, Othmann, etc., to be looking at.

Put in the work, play hard, be a net positive, and you're going to get opportunities.

 

[Peltz]

One immediate difference I see with Gallant over Quinn is how he rewards good play. When a player is playing well, he rewards him with more playing time. We see that with Kakko, and in when Laf looks good we also see he gets more ice time and plays in bigger moments of the game. Quinn would rely on the veterans through and through no matter how they played. For example he kept going back to Kreider when he looked like complete ass for long stretches.

Players are being held accountable this year. You play well, you'll play more.

It felt like Quinn always had not faith in his young players and treated them like they were kids. How often would you hear in an interview about Kakko, Chytil, Laf where he would say "they are still learning the pro game." Where as Gallant when he's asked about those players, he talks about all the good things they are doing. He shows he has confidence in his players and as a result those players are playing more confident games. It's wonderful to see Kakko being more creative out there.

It's not just in pro sports. Any manager who shows confidence in someone they manage will get better performance out of them.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

And that's not even mentioning Blais, Hunt, and Gauthier. Those three guys are the exact kind of examples that I want Baron, Pajuniemi, Cuylle, Othmann, etc., to be looking at.

Put in the work, play hard, be a net positive, and you're going to get opportunities.

What about Kravtsov?

 

[haveandare]

What about Kravtsov?

Put in the work was the first one

 

[Harbour Dog]

What about Kravtsov?

Who?

 

[The New Russian Five]

What about Kravtsov?

What's a Kravtsov?

 

[MysticLeviathan]

Gerard Gallant is such a huge factor. I'm really thankful we have him right now. Players are starting to buy in and we're seeing results. Outside of two absolute stinkers against Calgary and a total implosion against Edmonton in Edmonton, this team has played extremely well. Even against Toronto we put up a really good fight and were right on the doorstep of tying it up. I really like the direction Gallant is putting this team in.

 

[Chaels Arms]

I admit I'm a huge Gallant fanboy but I've been taking a little trip through the Gallant history books. I actually meant to post this the other night but forgot.



Jay Wells was 6'1, 205 lbs, Beukeboom was 6'5, 230 lbs, Gallant was 5'10, 190 lbs and was ready to fight both of them the second he looked up at the megatron and saw the replay of Wells killing Gratton with an absolutely dirty hit that would have gotten a 20 game suspension today.

That was towards the tail end of Gallant's career. In the prime of his career with the Red Wings he played on a line with Yzerman and was a near point per game player. This man can relate to and command respect from every type of player on the team.

Also, just listen to how fun Sam and JD were. They made watching games during the dark ages bearable.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I admit I'm a huge Gallant fanboy but I've been taking a little trip through the Gallant history books. I actually meant to post this the other night but forgot.



Jay Wells was 6'1, 205 lbs, Beukeboom was 6'5, 230 lbs, Gallant was 5'10, 190 lbs and was ready to fight both of them the second he looked up at the megatron and saw the replay of Wells killing Gratton with an absolutely dirty hit that would have gotten a 20 game suspension today.

That was towards the tail end of Gallant's career. In the prime of his career with the Red Wings he played on a line with Yzerman and was a near point per game player. This man can relate to and command respect from every type of player on the team.

Also, just listen to how fun Sam and JD were. They made watching games during the dark ages bearable.

I recently watched a game from 2000-01 and JD was just the best to ever do it in my eyes. That said we now have Valliquette who is my favorite analyst, so you win some you lose some.

 

[duhmetreE]

This team has some magic in it.

We're 2017-2018 Vegas but with a lot more talent. Ready to shock the world

 

[Captain Lindy]

I think the Boston game was huge. In the past they would've folded like a cheap suit. Now they're actually showing some grit and spine.

While we looked bad at times against Philly, in the 3rd we did a really good job of just locking everything down. We press when we need to and we play hard, suffocating defense when we need to. The players seem to buying what he's selling and it's showing in the standings.

It's believed that a new coach's system takes on average 20 games to really sink in with the players. We see now the team really taking shape. It's impressive.

 

[Platano King]

I wanted Gallant since Vegas canned him two years ago. Holy shit has he been worth the wait, the difference between him and Quinn (and AV even) is night and day

 

[Captain Lindy]

I wanted Gallant since Vegas canned him two years ago. Holy shit has he been worth the wait, the difference between him and Quinn (and AV even) is night and day

So did I!

 

[NickyFotiu]

Gallant, Hunt, Reeves, Goodrow, etc are offseason moves that seem to have worked out well.

 

[Heckler81]

Gallant, Hunt, Reeves, Goodrow, etc are offseason moves that seem to have worked out well.

I would say Blais too before he got hurt. He actually shows a glimpse of an offensive game while hitting everything that moves.

All these guys mentioned is what you need for playoff hockey.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

What a great coach, we’re lucky to have him

 

[Brother Mouzone]

I wanted Gallant since Vegas canned him two years ago. Holy shit has he been worth the wait, the difference between him and Quinn (and AV even) is night and day

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Early Jack Adams favorite

 

[Rempe73]

WeFinallyHaveAGoodCoach

 

[The Mouth]

I like this group of players we have.

 

[will1066]

Early Jack Adams favorite

Who's the early Sam Adams favorite for drunk coach of the year? AV?