News Article: MacArthur sounds off on former coach Carlyle

[Vaclav Varada]

I didn’t have a relationship (with him) and not many guys do,†MacArthur told sportsnet.ca and two Ottawa-based reporters. “It’s one of those things where he runs the show there and everyone knows that and that’s the way it is.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...hur-sounds-off-on-former-coach-randy-carlyle/

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[Milan the God*]

Wow. Grabovski did as well.

I'm glad we have a great coach like Paul MacLean who gets great feedback from all the players. Really puts things into perspective.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...hur-sounds-off-on-former-coach-randy-carlyle/

THose are some harsh words. You don't see players spouting off at former coaches like that very often. Its refreshing

 

[mat_sens]

THose are some harsh words. You don't see players spouting off at former coaches like that very often. Its refreshing

http://www.tsn.ca/toronto/blogs/jonas_siegel/?id=426967

2 players on the same coach is even funnier.

 

[StefanW]

No surprises, although I agree that it is refreshing when players are actually honest instead of focusing on saying the right things.

 

[bert]

This is awesome! Stir it up weeeew haha!

 

[Vaclav Varada]

I think he'll fit here nicely

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

MacArthur was incredible last night. Set up game winner, burned the defense, had a breakaway, made some great defensive backchecks.

The guy looks perfect on that 2nd line.

 

[Slow Hands]

Supports the idea that Carlyle is a ****ing idiot

 

[Nairbo]

He's seen what a real coaching staff looks like. Can't blame him.

 

[Fandlauer]

Carlyle leaves dressing rooms full of players that hate him wherever he goes. No surprise here.

Put Ryan and Mac together tonight, the Carlyle hatred line.

 

[OttawaOilers]

LAFFS players will always be LAFFS players untell they come to the SENS. Then they learn to make beautiful passes like Clarky did last night.

 

[X66]

Never knew it was a coaches job to be the players Friend as well. As long as he gets the job done, no one will say anything.

In saying that though, it hasn't stopped players like Lupul and Kessel signing long extensions with the team...

 

[Korpse]

Never knew it was a coaches job to be the players Friend as well. As long as he gets the job done, no one will say anything.

In saying that though, it hasn't stopped players like Lupul and Kessel signing long extensions with the team...

A coaches job is to get the most out of his team. Big part of coaching is communicating with players at any sport and any level. Seems Caryle lacked communication with several players. Hope Gardnier works out for you guys, if not you know who to blame.

It's hard to argue Caryle didn't get the most out of his players because they had some success last year. My worry would be long term. when you have guys coming out like this you have to wonder if he will lose the locker room at some point.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Never knew it was a coaches job to be the players Friend as well. As long as he gets the job done, no one will say anything.

In saying that though, it hasn't stopped players like Lupul and Kessel signing long extensions with the team...

 

[Fandlauer]

Never knew it was a coaches job to be the players Friend as well. As long as he gets the job done, no one will say anything.

In saying that though, it hasn't stopped players like Lupul and Kessel signing long extensions with the team...

Kessel aka Mr. Personality probably loves having a coach that doesn't talk to him

 

[PaGEEsBack]

Never knew it was a coaches job to be the players Friend as well. As long as he gets the job done, no one will say anything.

In saying that though, it hasn't stopped players like Lupul and Kessel signing long extensions with the team...

Kessel and Lupul are at stages where they can live with this kind of stuff. Established players who've been through it before with coaches in the NHL. It's the Kadris, Gardiners and Fransons the Leafs should be worrying about.

 

[X66]

You guys realize, that one of your prize possessions, Bobby Ryan, didn't like Carlyle's approach at first, however he to this day thanks Carlyle for the player he became.

JVR completely changed his game under Carlyle, and he's playing the best hockey of his career. Add Franson to the list as well.

 

[X66]

A coaches job is to get the most out of his team. Big part of coaching is communicating with players at any sport and any level. Seems Caryle lacked communication with several players. Hope Gardnier works out for you guys, if not you know who to blame.

It's hard to argue Caryle didn't get the most out of his players because they had some success last year. My worry would be long term. when you have guys coming out like this you have to wonder if he will lose the locker room at some point.

Every coach as a 'shelf life'.

 

[Korpse]

Every coach as a 'shelf life'.

Some are much shorter than others.

 

[R2010]

You guys realize, that one of your prize possessions, Bobby Ryan, didn't like Carlyle's approach at first, however he to this day thanks Carlyle for the player he became.

JVR completely changed his game under Carlyle, and he's playing the best hockey of his career. Add Franson to the list as well.

It is like anything in life - bosses, teachers, profs... certain people need communication on both the positive and negative things. I know myself that I never dealt well with coaching styles like Randy but everyone is different. My philosophy is that you can be frank and honest without being a *****. In fact I think it is easier to make improvements in your life if the criticisms you receive are from people who you have good communication with.

 

[Milan the God*]

Carlyle just isn't a great coach. There's no need to get offended here. We've had plenty of poor coaches, such as Craig Hartsburgh, Cory Clouston and John Paddock. Good thing we've found a keeper in MacLean.

 

[X66]

Carlyle just isn't a great coach. There's no need to get offended here. We've had plenty of poor coaches, such as Craig Hartsburgh, Cory Clouston and John Paddock. Good thing we've found a keeper in MacLean.

He's 2nd in all active coaches in playoff winning percentage.

He's 9th in points per-game(team wise) as an active coach, would be 6th had he not coached that terrible Leafs team when he first arrived(when he replaced Wilson).

Plus a cup to boot, not that great though.

 

[Milan the God*]

He's 2nd in all active coaches in playoff winning percentage.

He's 9th in points per-game(team wise) as an active coach, would be 6th had he not coached that terrible Leafs team when he first arrived(when he replaced Wilson).

Plus a cup to boot, not that great though.

He had a really good team in Anaheim

 

[Hale The Villain]

He's 2nd in all active coaches in playoff winning percentage.

He's 9th in points per-game(team wise) as an active coach, would be 6th had he not coached that terrible Leafs team when he first arrived(when he replaced Wilson).

Plus a cup to boot, not that great though.

You're wasting your time. The hate for all things Leafs on this board is nearing obsession.