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Here comes Skinner
Keefe leaves Toronto with a record of 212-97-40. That is a points percentage of .665, which is 10th all-time(!) among coaches.
Or, maybe Dubas should just fire Sullivan…do we have to be the only team whose failed coach after 7 seasons can’t win a playoff series/get into the playoffs and still be retained? …I would hope Dubas pursues Keefe to be an associate coach, but I can pretty clearly see why Sullivan would massively fight that. Keefe being added to the staff would be a clear “we have your replacement, don’t f*** up” move directed at Sullivan, which I think they should do but Sullivan will absolutely not react well to it.
That’s actually why I think Dubas won’t go after Keefe as an assistant. I think he should, frankly he should be willing to fire Sullivan and replace him with Keefe but even bringing him on as an assistant is good. But I think Dubas realizes that Sullivan wasn’t happy about Dubas firing Rierden, and adding Keefe on top of that may cause even larger issues.
Our next coach folks lol
Or, maybe Dubas should just fire Sullivan…do we have to be the only team whose failed coach after 7 seasons can’t win a playoff series/get into the playoffs and still be retained? …
Keefe leaves Toronto with a record of 212-97-40. That is a points percentage of .665, which is 10th all-time(!) among coaches.
9 yrs | PIT | 375 | 219 | 77 | 827 | .616 |
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Sullivan should worry about Sullivan and coaching this team and make the playoffs. It's beyond hilarious how he can't get us to the playoffs.I would hope Dubas pursues Keefe to be an associate coach, but I can pretty clearly see why Sullivan would massively fight that. Keefe being added to the staff would be a clear “we have your replacement, don’t f*** up” move directed at Sullivan, which I think they should do but Sullivan will absolutely not react well to it.
That’s actually why I think Dubas won’t go after Keefe as an assistant. I think he should, frankly he should be willing to fire Sullivan and replace him with Keefe but even bringing him on as an assistant is good. But I think Dubas realizes that Sullivan wasn’t happy about Dubas firing Rierden, and adding Keefe on top of that may cause even larger issues.
Boy, those are Dan Bylsma-esque numbers.Keefe leaves Toronto with a record of 212-97-40. That is a points percentage of .665, which is 10th all-time(!) among coaches.
Boy, those are Dan Bylsma-esque numbers.
I would also caution thinking a coach is good due to a strong regular season record having a top 2/3 core of skilled forwards.Not saying he's the perfect coach, but I would be careful about pinning their postseason futility solely on him.
I would also caution thinking a coach is good due to a strong regular season record having a top 2/3 core of skilled forwards.
Anyone who came up with the handshake line respect thing and said it to the press is suspect. One of the dumbest things ever said by an NHL coach.
If we’re honest, it’s just cathartic to dunk on the Leafs any chance you can given having to deal with their fans on HFboards.That is the one concern I have about him. He cracked under pressure - both on the bench and in front of the media.
Is he as good as the record implies? Probably not. However, I think people are selling him short in light of the playoff failures.
He needs to be scooped up, I want him here with US!Keefe as a replacement for Reirden makes a lot of sense, but I also imagine there are teams that would offer him a head coaching position based on his stellar regular-season record. Time will tell.
I just want someone new to coach this team. If we still suck? oh well.He needs to be scooped up, I want him here with US!
Already accepted!Keefe, Sullivan, Quinn. Accept the future.
We will also hire Babcock.Keefe, Sullivan, Quinn. Accept the future.