Speculation: Next In Line?
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Hire Sather
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pld459666
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I see this.
Would help Dylan's transition to pro
(understanding this is not the most important reason for the hire)
Would be nice to see him get rewarded for putting in the time at the lower level as well.
n8
WAAAAAAA!!!
+1 because it's the defense coach position, he's in the system, he deserves the promotion.
Carlos Ranger
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that's nonsense. Jacques Martin has been an NHL head coach since 1986, a GM, has a jack adams and then this year took an assistant job in Pitt. What makes you think Bylsma wouldn't? there's only so many HC gigs..
Blue Blooded
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If AV thinks he is the best man for the job, sure. The most important aspect is that AV gets to make the call and isn't forced by the organisation to pick someone out of 1994-related nepotism.
I.E. I'm not overly enthusiastic of Beukeboom as I don't think the best candidate for the job is likely to come from the very limited pool of "hockey coaches that won the Stanley Cup as a player in 1994".
Also, I think Bylsma would be a terrific asset to this team. The X and O part of his coaching is great, but his ability to pick a lineup or manage his team psychologically leaves a lot to offer. But since the latter two falls squarely on the HC, they won't be an issue if Bylsma is an AC.
AlternateSideParking
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Bylsma would be a terrible choice because it would make Vigneault paranoid and create a controversy if the team struggles.
Plus, Bylsma want a lengthy contract with lots of money. He isn't getting that as an assistant.
Either fire AV and hire Bylsma or don't hire Bylsma at all.
There is no in between. If Bylsma doesn't get a HC gig, he'll hit the booth.
Bylsma's smart. He knows a team will start out 3-10 and the fan base will be calling for the coach's head.
That's when he'll get the money and term he wants.
Plus, Bylsma want a lengthy contract with lots of money. He isn't getting that as an assistant.
Either fire AV and hire Bylsma or don't hire Bylsma at all.
There is no in between. If Bylsma doesn't get a HC gig, he'll hit the booth.
Bylsma's smart. He knows a team will start out 3-10 and the fan base will be calling for the coach's head.
That's when he'll get the money and term he wants.
eco's bones
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Kocur Dill
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Ulf Samuelsson is a defensive coordinator. I do not believe Dan Byslma is of any sort a specialist in this field. If hes available and simply wants an assistant coaching job, then sure. He is very well qualified. However, Dan B has more of a chance to land a head coaching gig than Ulf
Jeff Buekeboom seems like the best fit. Stay within the organization. He knows Alain well now. He knows our AHL and prospects. He started off slow with them but they finished well.
Why not
Why not
Thirty One
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Bylsma likely didn't get the head coaching job in Florida because he wanted too much money, as he'll get over $4 million over the next two years from Pittsburgh if he's not working for another club.
So yeah, he's not taking an assistant's job. Consider that Arniel is already associate coach, so it would really be third in command.
So yeah, he's not taking an assistant's job. Consider that Arniel is already associate coach, so it would really be third in command.
My first thought was actually Torts haha him and AV would just have to stand on opposite sides of the bench. AV for offense and we don't lose Tort's defense
TheTakedown
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its too bad they couldn't because AV running the office + torts running the defense...
imagine the (positive) possibilities of that! lol
BearishRiggs
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A lot of AV's offensive philosophy stems from defensemen jumping into the play and keeping it alive, which obviously directly contradicts Torts' defensive scheme. Not only would it fail on the personalities front, but their strategy differences are just as damning.
