next Kings COACH...

[Sleeping Dog]

This is where LA's weather, lifestyle, etc. helps us get a leg up.

and the coach and team isn’t under a huge microscope from the media in LA. A younger coach can make a couple of minor mistakes with getting figurately drawn and quartered every day.

 

[DoktorJeep]

I think LA will have a hard time if they are set on Quenville because they are 5+ years away from being a potential cup contender as things sit today. Even with the FOA pick, Coach Q probably has more attractive offers from Philly and Florida lined up.

The others retreads like Vigneault, Tippett and Hitch probably would want at least a 4 year deal and cost too much. That’s why you’re left with slim pickings with Toddy Mac and illiterate Bob Hartley.

 

[kingsboy11]

I'd imagine the Kings would look a lot more appealing if they get 1st or 2nd in the lottery.

 

[AlphaBravo]

We can definitely discuss off season plans, but the reality is that how the draft plays out determines how fast our rebuild is. If we get Hughes/Kakko, and somehow luck out in the Panerin sweepstakes, we could make the playoffs as early as next year. If we miss out on Hughes/Kakko, or don't get lucky with Panerin, the Kings will need at least 3 years, and hopefully win the lottery next year.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[AzKing]

I wonder if our braintrust has started putting together a sheet yet or are still looking for pens and a napkin?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I wonder if our braintrust has started putting together a sheet yet or are still looking for pens and a napkin?

Given the relationship Tallon has had with Quenneville, plus with Florida being a great place to live for the elderly, I suspect that Joel to the Panthers is a done deal.

They'll likely be the landing spot for Panarin and perhaps Bobrovsky as well.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[King'sPawn]

Quenneville is a good fit for Florida.

 

[eleventy]

So Sturm then? Or TMac?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

So Sturm then? Or TMac?

Betting it is McLellan. With so many vacancies and Florida moving so quickly to sign the top free agent coaching candidate, I don't think the Kings want to waste time with their coaching decision.

Current coaching vacancies: Anaheim, Buffalo, Edmonton, Florida, Los Angeles, Ottawa and Philadelphia.

Florida has their man in Quenneville, and all signs point to Dallas Eakins as the next Ducks coach, and Sheldon Keefe is staying put in Toronto with the Marlies.

 

[Cook24]

Mclellan or Tippett for me and I’m happy.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[kingsboy11]

Its gotta be McLellan. I can't think of anybody it could be.

 

[kingsfan28]

Mclellan or Tippett for me and I’m happy.

BIG FAT NO! The game has passed him by, plus he's under contract with Seattle I believe.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Alain Vignaeult?

 

[DoktorJeep]

Betting it is McLellan. With so many vacancies and Florida moving so quickly to sign the top free agent coaching candidate, I don't think the Kings want to waste time with their coaching decision.

Current coaching vacancies: Anaheim, Buffalo, Edmonton, Florida, Los Angeles, Ottawa and Philadelphia.

Florida has their man in Quenneville, and all signs point to Dallas Eakins as the next Ducks coach, and Sheldon Keefe is staying put in Toronto with the Marlies.

Yup, I was saying that the Kings would be competing for coaches with a bunch of other teams. Still waiting to hear about more spots opening up with the Wild and who knows with Columbus. Guarantee BLuc want Toddy Mac like no tomorrow, but wouldn’t surprise me if he’s asking for a lot of money with all the buyers. And Beckerman probably won’t approve the number given how many coaching dollars have been flushed down the toilet by the brain trust.

 

[Bandit]

Glad doofus isn’t coming back but none of these names are making me happy.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Florida has their man in Quenneville, and all signs point to Dallas Eakins as the next Ducks coach, and Sheldon Keefe is staying put in Toronto with the Marlies.

 

[Sol]

Gonna lose all faith if Tmac is coach

 

[KingCanadain1976]

 

[go4hockey]

Mayor says McLellan is high on Blake’s list, take it for what it’s worth...

And this shows us that Blake is terrible at picking coaches.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

mayor also said

 

[3firstnames]

Would not be overly thrilled with a McLellan hire. He would really need to outline a convincing plan for the Kings moving forward. The main thing is getting a guy who can develop younger talent (which i guess is something TM can do) but also will earn enough respect from veterans that they play at max level day after day. Can he do this?

On the other hand, pickings are slim and multiple teams are looking to hire. Demand is high, supply is low.

 

[Bandit]

Where’s the middle finger emoji... not surprised in the least but extremely disappointing. This will probably also be the only thing the Kings actually “win” this year, the MacChoker sweepstakes.