Speculation: Our Next Head Coach(es)

[Devil X]

It's crazy when you think about how many coaching changes there could be this summer. Arizona, Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Jose, St. Louis, Toronto, and us will/could have different head coaches next year.

Free agency for coaches might be more interesting than free agency for players this year.

Also look at the coaches that puts out on the market. Some good coaches are out there. Babcock, McLellen, Tippet, and Julien if they both get let go. Hitch perhaps also. Bylsma and Deboer (I know he wont be hired here and i know people have a difference of opinion but he will be coaching in the NHL this season and he has been mentioned as an option for some of these teams)

I think you might be on to something with it being more interesting then free agency this year haha.

 

[JimEIV]

I think the Flyers are seriously looking at DeBoer.

 

[Devils1029]

I think the Flyers are seriously looking at DeBoer.

Good, they have a few young defensemen that he can mess around with ala Larsson/Gelinas....and would love to see his excellent record at making the playoffs (once in 7 years) continue!

 

[Devil X]

I think the Flyers are seriously looking at DeBoer.

Also heard the Sharks were looking at him. Another pretty good team for him.

 

[Tretyak 20]

My guess is Shero wants to see who gets fired and wants to make an offer to Babcock and go down from there.

Doubt it happens, but wouldn't it be a coup if we landed Babcock?

It's crazy when you think about how many coaching changes there could be this summer. Arizona, Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Jose, St. Louis, Toronto, and us will/could have different head coaches next year.

Free agency for coaches might be more interesting than free agency for players this year.

Oh, it will be! This UFA class is like picking through the $5 movie bin at Walmart.

 

[MartyOwns]

if Arizona is dumb enough to cut tippet we better be all over that

 

[SKNJD9]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 13m13 minutes ago
DET has granted Mike Babcock permission to talk to other NHL teams. Window open til late May. Doesn't mean Babcock leaving DET, window open.

Babs is heading to the world champs to watch Dillion Larkin and meet with teams per bob

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Good, they have a few young defensemen that he can mess around with ala Larsson/Gelinas....and would love to see his excellent record at making the playoffs (once in 7 years) continue!

At the same time, I could see his forechecking system working well with their speedy guys like Voracek, Giroux, Laughton, Read, etc.

Hiring DeBoer wouldn't be an "all bad" move for them.

 

[Devil X]

At the same time, I could see his forechecking system working well with their speedy guys like Voracek, Giroux, Laughton, Read, etc.

Hiring DeBoer wouldn't be an "all bad" move for them.

Its been talked about in the Shero thread but all coaches and GMs learn from their past. I have zero doubt that Deboer learned something as he watched Larrson up his game after he was gone.

I dont think he's a bad hire for a couple of the teams looking for a coach.

I have no idea who i want as our coach. So many options and i dont think the 2 really good coaches are realistic options.

 

[Bleedred]

I hope the Flyers do hire DeBoer, they go from one terrible head coach to another.

 

[NJDevs26]

Its been talked about in the Shero thread but all coaches and GMs learn from their past. I have zero doubt that Deboer learned something as he watched Larrson up his game after he was gone.

I dont think he's a bad hire for a couple of the teams looking for a coach.

I have no idea who i want as our coach. So many options and i dont think the 2 really good coaches are realistic options.

Except Pete would be on his third job now, not his second. It's always possible to learn things but at a certain point you are what you are, for better and worse.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

What is everyone's take on the timing of the new hire's announcement?

I'd like to think it'll happen before the draft.

 

[Bleedred]

I don't know why so many people think Pete is getting a new job. There's way too many candidates and not enough jobs around the league. Not to mention that most of them don't have the garbage track record he has.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

What is everyone's take on the timing of the new hire's announcement?

I'd like to think it'll happen before the draft.

In his interviews, Shero sounded like he wants to have a new coach in place before the draft, so that seems to be his plan.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 51s52 seconds ago
Pete DeBoer is quietly drawing interest. San Jose and Edmonton are among teams believed to have talked to DeBoer.

 

[R8Devs]

i would die if edmonton got Deboer lol. There's no way their defense can handle his system.

 

[NJDevs26]

i would die if edmonton got Deboer lol. There's no way their defense can handle his system.

I'd laugh at the Bleedrant if the Sharks hired him

 

[MichaelJ]

I hope the Flyers do hire DeBoer, they go from one terrible head coach to another.

Oh please oh please oh please

Draft Crouse, hire PDB.

 

[Bleedred]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 51s52 seconds ago
Pete DeBoer is quietly drawing interest. San Jose and Edmonton are among teams believed to have talked to DeBoer.

I'd laugh at the Bleedrant if the Sharks hired him

That's all.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

That's all.

For your sake, we'll all hope DeBoer lands in Edmonton or Philly.

 

[Tretyak 20]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 51s52 seconds ago
Pete DeBoer is quietly drawing interest. San Jose and Edmonton are among teams believed to have talked to DeBoer.

Edmonton!?!? That would be a Benny Hill sketch on ice!

We'd better resign Sal and Harrold ASAP so we can package them with Gionta for Draisaitl.

 

[Devil X]

Deboer isnt a bad coach with the right team.

There is a reason around the NHL he was well liked and talked up during his enitre time here. I said it after he was fired and i will say it now. He will be an NHL head coach this season.


But thats off topic, So would you guys give up a 3rd round pick in 1 of the next 3 drafts for Babcock? Because i believe thats the deal if somoene else gets him during this window he has.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Deboer isnt a bad coach with the right team.

There is a reason around the NHL he was well liked and talked up during his enitre time here. I said it after he was fired and i will say it now. He will be an NHL head coach this season.

if you can only be a good coach when you have EXACTLY the right players, you aren't a good coach.

 

[DevilsFanInFla]

We need a coach who is good with developing and building. Someone who is patient with growing pains and able to see the bigger picture. Cliche answer I know but there are plenty of guys available who don't fit that mold. Fact is, it's gonna be a couple of years before we start to become reasonably decent and how quickly we emerge as contenders will depend in large part on how the coach and his cohorts manage and develop the talent we bring in through drafts/signings/trades. Also have to ask ourselves, do we want a guy to help with the transition and then leave or a guy to stick around for more than a couple years? Different GM now (still weird to say that) so we may have more stability behind the bench if and when we find the right guy.

 

[Csonked Out]

Deboer isnt a bad coach with the right team.

There is a reason around the NHL he was well liked and talked up during his enitre time here. I said it after he was fired and i will say it now. He will be an NHL head coach this season.


But thats off topic, So would you guys give up a 3rd round pick in 1 of the next 3 drafts for Babcock? Because i believe thats the deal if somoene else gets him during this window he has.

Babcock wants way to much power and money for us. I don't want a head coach/gm. My preference still goes to a new young gun like Jeff Blashill.