Great. I'm feeling vomitus now.
Because the coaches with the 29th and 30th rated Power Plays weren't available?
I'll shiver your timbers but as far as "shitty your timbers" you're on your own to do that.
Jets' head coach Rick Bowness not interested in allowing power play to slip further
Head coach Rick Bowness isn't one to allow things to slip for too long, especially when it comes to the Jets' struggling power play.www.google.ca
Dug this up, eerily similar narrative surrounding the powerplay last year almost exactly to the day. Only difference being that the Jets PP had a bit of success to start the campaign in 22/23.
But there's more.
I finally got around to reading Teemu Selanne's book during the break. Two things stuck out towards the end. First thing was the reaffirmation that Bruce Boudreau has never been my cup of tea. The second was Teemu's view on what makes a great powerplay.
From page 263 "Powerplay is not science, it is an art. You trust your instincts, rely on your creativity."
If the Jets powerplay is comparable to a work of art, right now it's resembling a Banksy going through a shredder.
What was news to me was, during the last few seasons of his career, Teemu was at odds with Bruce regarding his playing time. Especially on PP1. He really emphasized his dissatisfaction not getting more minutes there. Keep in mind, even over the ripe old age of 40 Teemu could still produce. In his final NHL season, which he did not enjoy, he also played in his final Olympic tournament. He scored 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 6 games and was named tournament MVP. He was no slouch fading away into the sunset. His frustration outlined in the book seemed warranted. (Despite my slight bias as I adore the fella)
What I didn't intend on figuring out was that during his tumultuous end of an NHL career in Anaheim, a certain someone was the assistant coach for the Ducks.
Brad Lauer.
Teemu never mentions him by name, as most of his anger was directed at Bruce, but I found this page interesting... (referenced above)
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255 powerplay goals, I'll consider his opinion. I'm not sure I've even scored that many times with my lovely wife.
then there's this...
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and then there's this...
It seems like powerplay mediocrity follows this guy wherever he goes. What makes his stint Tampa even more damning is that after being dismissed by the Lightning in 2018, they went to 3 straight Stanley Cup finals starting the next season. Winning 2. Unfortunately Rick Bowness was also let go with him.
All of this might just be a coincidence, but where there's smoke, there's a Peter Tosh album. And where there's a shite powerplay, there's Brad Lauer. I'd like nothing more than the PP to start clicking and for this post to seem like the paranoid delusions of an armchair analyst. I prefer optimism, but all signs point to this trend continuing. My assumption is it was Rick Bowness who brought Lauer in to work with him again in Winnipeg. This is where you have to start wondering if the Jets organization will rue their commitment to loyalty.
With credit to Bones, I think his system suits the Jets, when the players are buying into it. A defense first approach, with a goalie like Helle on his game, is made for playoff hockey success. Like another poster pointed out recently, just because it's a defensive style doesn't mean the Jets can't generate offensive opportunities from it. Having the best 5v5 team in the league can't be understated. Putting aside Coach Rick's flaws, he's squeezed some impressive hockey out of this group, thus far.
Despite this, someone in the Jets org needs to determine what's going on with the special teams and make a tough call, soon. If it were up to me, Brad Lauer has to go. Like it or not, pro sports is now a business and it's ethos is what have you done for me lately? Look at how long Charlie Huddy was kept around. Inexcusable. Loyalty should be granted off results.
This is wishful thinking on my part and highly unlikely, but get Teemu Selanne in to coach the powerplay. If not, someone who shares his sentiments on how to make one work.
As for tomorrow, beat Philly. Don't lose 5 in a row. Let's get the feel good factor back.
Maybe even score on the man advantage.
What made Habs' fans feel like the league is biased towards the Jets? Not trying to be aggressive at all I'm just interested in what incidents you're thinking about.
2019 playoffs, Jacob Trouba was suspended for two games for a hit on the Blues Robert Thomas, while Brad Marchand was only fined for punching the Scott Harrington in the back of the head comes to mind
I misread your original post. I read "towards" as "in favor of". My bad!
The mistake is mine, really. I could have used better words, but yeah I meant biased against
Also I called you a Habs' fan which I think may be incorrect and even more insulting?
Ah okay, not sure why I instinctively associated your username with the Habs, crossed wires.
How does Lauer still have a job? Those Tampa teams had great offensive players and the Jets have more than enough talent to be way better on the PP. Fire Lauer immediately and let Arneil run the PP, it in no way could get worse.
Ya but he knows what a goon is thinking so your hired, NHL higher-ups are smart you know.
Jets' head coach Rick Bowness not interested in allowing power play to slip further
Head coach Rick Bowness isn't one to allow things to slip for too long, especially when it comes to the Jets' struggling power play.
Dug this up, eerily similar narrative surrounding the powerplay last year almost exactly to the day. Only difference being that the Jets PP had a bit of success to start the campaign in 22/23.
But there's more.
I finally got around to reading Teemu Selanne's book during the break. Two things stuck out towards the end. First thing was the reaffirmation that Bruce Boudreau has never been my cup of tea. The second was Teemu's view on what makes a great powerplay.
From page 263 "Powerplay is not science, it is an art. You trust your instincts, rely on your creativity."
If the Jets powerplay is comparable to a work of art, right now it's resembling a Banksy going through a shredder.
What was news to me was, during the last few seasons of his career, Teemu was at odds with Bruce regarding his playing time. Especially on PP1. He really emphasized his dissatisfaction not getting more minutes there. Keep in mind, even over the ripe old age of 40 Teemu could still produce. In his final NHL season, which he did not enjoy, he also played in his final Olympic tournament. He scored 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 6 games and was named tournament MVP. He was no slouch fading away into the sunset. His frustration outlined in the book seemed warranted. (Despite my slight bias as I adore the fella)
What I didn't intend on figuring out was that during his tumultuous end of an NHL career in Anaheim, a certain someone was the assistant coach for the Ducks.
Brad Lauer.
Teemu never mentions him by name, as most of his anger was directed at Bruce, but I found this page interesting... (referenced above)
View attachment 816223
255 powerplay goals, I'll consider his opinion. I'm not sure I've even scored that many times with my lovely wife.
then there's this...
View attachment 816225
View attachment 816161
and then there's this...
It seems like powerplay mediocrity follows this guy wherever he goes. What makes his stint Tampa even more damning is that after being dismissed by the Lightning in 2018, they went to 3 straight Stanley Cup finals starting the next season. Winning 2. Unfortunately Rick Bowness was also let go with him.
All of this might just be a coincidence, but where there's smoke, there's a Peter Tosh album. And where there's a shite powerplay, there's Brad Lauer. I'd like nothing more than the PP to start clicking and for this post to seem like the paranoid delusions of an armchair analyst. I prefer optimism, but all signs point to this trend continuing. My assumption is it was Rick Bowness who brought Lauer in to work with him again in Winnipeg. This is where you have to start wondering if the Jets organization will rue their commitment to loyalty.
With credit to Bones, I think his system suits the Jets, when the players are buying into it. A defense first approach, with a goalie like Helle on his game, is made for playoff hockey success. Like another poster pointed out recently, just because it's a defensive style doesn't mean the Jets can't generate offensive opportunities from it. Having the best 5v5 team in the league can't be understated. Putting aside Coach Rick's flaws, he's squeezed some impressive hockey out of this group, thus far.
Despite this, someone in the Jets org needs to determine what's going on with the special teams and make a tough call, soon. If it were up to me, Brad Lauer has to go. Like it or not, pro sports is now a business and it's ethos is what have you done for me lately? Look at how long Charlie Huddy was kept around. Inexcusable. Loyalty should be granted off results.
This is wishful thinking on my part and highly unlikely, but get Teemu Selanne in to coach the powerplay. If not, someone who shares his sentiments on how to make one work.
As for tomorrow, beat Philly. Don't lose 5 in a row. Let's get the feel good factor back.
Maybe even score on the man advantage.
