Official 2024-25 Utah HC Season Discussion.

[Coyotedroppings]

This team is so up and down, and that happens when rebuilding. I think all, including me have to let the year play out and see where we stand. Some of us, me included may be hitting the panic button a bit early, probably because we have endured two decades of losing.


I like Quenville. He has a proven record with a young squad. Gallant seems to wear out his welcome awful fast. Good organizations have stability from top to bottom.

I feel like, if a change is needed (and it may be), it would come best prior to the start of next season. I agree on Quenville, I also think that right now is too early for Quenville, they need a Bear type for a bit of time yet. I'm basing that on Savard having coached the Hawks, remembering I was very impressed with their forecheck at the time, but knowing something was lacking and then Quenville coming in and things start taking off. Biggest issue we have in any "fantasy" hopes of any recreation of that, is no Kane/Toews and I still don't see the supporting roles as mature enough.... perhaps good enough to obtain said recreation. I know Savard was a pro (an incredible pro) and Bear was not, but I think the communication/interaction was similar, with the consideration that it has to be even greater these days.

 

[Arizonatah Coyetis]

I think Q is the only guy I'm interested in. Gallant does seem to wear out his welcome quickly so he concerns me a bit for such a young, probably going to be getting even younger team.

In reality I couldn't make the decision to replace AT if it were up to me. It's hard not to be loyal to him. Q at least gets me thinking but he'll most likely be off the market by the off-season when I think it would be best to change coaches if they're going to do it.

 

[Schemp]

I do think a shake up trade may be needed, but it shouldn't be forced. I don't think it will happen until the right trade comes about. That may not happen until other teams actually start thinking about selling. I figure by then Marino may be ready. Still hoping we make a push for Provorov, getting Marino back, allowing the HC to "throw in" a current young NHL defender or 2 within a lateral forward trade.
So I'd be surprised if any kind of personnel movement, coaches or players, happen until the new year. But I do expect something to happen before the trade deadline.

 

[Jakey53]

I feel like, if a change is needed (and it may be), it would come best prior to the start of next season. I agree on Quenville, I also think that right now is too early for Quenville, they need a Bear type for a bit of time yet. I'm basing that on Savard having coached the Hawks, remembering I was very impressed with their forecheck at the time, but knowing something was lacking and then Quenville coming in and things start taking off. Biggest issue we have in any "fantasy" hopes of any recreation of that, is no Kane/Toews and I still don't see the supporting roles as mature enough.... perhaps good enough to obtain said recreation. I know Savard was a pro (an incredible pro) and Bear was not, but I think the communication/interaction was similar, with the consideration that it has to be even greater these days.

There are rumblings in Chicago that Richardson is on the hot seat.

I think Q is the only guy I'm interested in. Gallant does seem to wear out his welcome quickly so he concerns me a bit for such a young, probably going to be getting even younger team.

In reality I couldn't make the decision to replace AT if it were up to me. It's hard not to be loyal to him. Q at least gets me thinking but he'll most likely be off the market by the off-season when I think it would be best to change coaches if they're going to do it.

Rumblings Q could be going to Detroit.

 

[TheLegend]

Bad news: MavLam is out 4-6 weeks with a UBI.

Good news: Durzi was skating and doing some puck handling today.

 

[cobra427]

I think Q is the only guy I'm interested in. Gallant does seem to wear out his welcome quickly so he concerns me a bit for such a young, probably going to be getting even younger team.

In reality I couldn't make the decision to replace AT if it were up to me. It's hard not to be loyal to him. Q at least gets me thinking but he'll most likely be off the market by the off-season when I think it would be best to change coaches if they're going to do it.

Bear is the fifth longest tenured NHL coach, I would say thats pretty patient and giving him a lot of slack considering the results so far. I actually don't see BA making a move unless this season is a disaster, meaning below 70 points. The minute BA decides to fire him, he is admitting his mistake with Bears extension, I just don't see it, even this summer.

I could see Smith changing out BA first, then coaching change follows this summer, again, depends on our success this year or failure.
I also don't see BA brining in a Gallant or Q, both vet coaches would have a ton of power, I don't think BA wants a more equal voice, clearly with Bear, BA is the boss. Lots of management dynamics with the GM/coach situation. I hope the team gets a hot streak going and we get to 90 points+, make a legitimate run at the playoffs!