League News: NHL Talk - (News n' Scores n' Stuff) | 2024-25 Summer Edition

[CapitalsCupReality]

I also think that taking over a club midseason requires a little more experience to handle. And as a GM I would assume you want some more stability instead of going out on a limb with an already messy situation.

Boudreau was a promotion in-season. Not sure out of the Cup winners back to 2006, how many were in-season replacements (maybe Lavi), but none at least come to mind who won immediately in that initial season. So yes, that experience and stability is a pro on the list for a vet coach hire.

 

[kicksavedave]

Boudreau was a promotion in-season. Not sure out of the Cup winners back to 2006, how many were in-season replacements (maybe Lavi), but none at least come to mind who won immediately in that initial season. So yes, that experience and stability is a pro on the list for a vet coach hire.

Well, Mike Sullivan was hired in December and won back to back Cups immediately, but he inherited an obviously Cup ready roster.

Reading his Wiki, it says only 6 HC's ever have won a Cup the year they were hired mid season, however two others, Bowman (92) and Bylsma (09), also did it with the Pens.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Well, Mike Sullivan was hired in December and won back to back Cups immediately, but he inherited an obviously Cup ready roster.

Reading his Wiki, it says only 6 HC's ever have won a Cup the year they were hired mid season, however two others, Bowman (92) and Bylsma (09), also did it with the Pens.

Actually I think Bylsma was promoted in season and won in 2009. A true rookie HC.

Sullivan was previously a HC, but yep promoted in season and won.

Just more things in favor of vet hires if you’ve got a decent team.

 

[Ridley Simon]

f*** it, Hire Quenneville then!!

Screw these newbie HC’s!!!!

 

[VaCaps Fan]

We got carbery….

 

[Ridley Simon]

We got carbery….

Who is this Carbery, you speak of?

 

[Devil Dancer]

Carbs is 0-4 in the playoffs though.