Speculation: Our Next Head Coach(es)

[Burner Account]

because Malkin

 

[NJDevs26]

I still don't see how we are prying him out of Pitt.

Does he really need permission to leave for a promotion?

 

[Devil X]

Does he really need permission to leave for a promotion?

He is under contract, we need permission to speak with him. But some of the Pens fans believe that they wont stop him from getting a promotion. Its just hard to swallow given their coaching situation.

 

[Bleedred]

What the hell makes Paul MacLean so good? It also appears that he isn't that great with youth either.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

What the hell makes Paul MacLean so good? It also appears that he isn't that great with youth either.

This -- reeks of a PDB-esque hiring.

That's not where this team is right now.

 

[GhostofKenKlee]

I read the Penguins board and they said Shero was interested in bringing over alot of his guys. The question is whether the Penguins would allow alot of these moves. Because Rutherford has one more year on his deal. Alot of those who hung around and probably gunning for his job on some level. (Martin, Guerin, Fitzgerald).

 

[Emperoreddy]

He is under contract, we need permission to speak with him. But some of the Pens fans believe that they wont stop him from getting a promotion. Its just hard to swallow given their coaching situation.

Exactly. They seem to want Johnston gone and Hynes to take over. Though that is just the fanbase. Rutherford may have different ideas.

 

[DevilsFanInFla]

Here's something to think about; if PDB is hired, we can seek compensation. Now, it's not commonly done but we know Detroit is and word is San Jose is as well. With other teams setting the precedent, I think we should do it. It may only be a third but we need all the picks we can get. Could work out as a little something extra to help in the rebuild.

 

[SKNJD9]

Here's something to think about; if PDB is hired, we can seek compensation. Now, it's not commonly done but we know Detroit is and word is San Jose is as well. With other teams setting the precedent, I think we should do it. It may only be a third but we need all the picks we can get. Could work out as a little something extra to help in the rebuild.

If we hire a coach first then sure do it. If we charge a team comp for Deboer it will be done right back to us with whomever we hire.

 

[JimEIV]

Here's something to think about; if PDB is hired, we can seek compensation. Now, it's not commonly done but we know Detroit is and word is San Jose is as well. With other teams setting the precedent, I think we should do it. It may only be a third but we need all the picks we can get. Could work out as a little something extra to help in the rebuild.

Absolutely not...we just signed Shero without compensation and we're going to demand it for Pete?

That's not how you play nice in the sandbox...and considering how many moves we have to make in the next couple of years alienating anyone is just bad business.

 

[StvBroDan]

Fu msl

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Absolutely not...we just signed Shero without compensation and we're going to demand it for Pete?

That's not how you play nice in the sandbox...and considering how many moves we have to make in the next couple of years alienating anyone is just bad business.

Agree with this.

Besides, the Devils demanding compensation for Pete might make teams more hesitant to hire him, making it harder for him to find another job. I'm not sure we want to be known as an organization that makes it difficult for former employees to find jobs. I just don't think the third round pick is worth the potential alienation of people and other franchises.

 

[Desert Devil]

We fired him. Asking for compensation would be ridiculous.

 

[MadDevil]

Compensation for coaches will probably end up being like offer sheets. It's always an option, but most GMs won't do it because they'll piss somebody off they may have to deal with down the line.

 

[NJDevs26]

Lou didn't even hold Calgary up on Sutter when there was borderline tampering, we're not going to hold up Pete.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Compensation for coaches will probably end up being like offer sheets. It's always an option, but most GMs won't do it because they'll piss somebody off they may have to deal with down the line.

Detroit is doing it right now with Babcock.

Pitt is going to do it with Hynes if that is who Shero really wants.

 

[Bleedred]

We fired him. Asking for compensation would be ridiculous.

Agreed.

If anything, we should be paying teams to take the last year of his contract off our payroll.

I'm expecting this Babcock thing to be over pretty soon. Would be funny if it goes for months like the Kovalchik saga.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Agreed.

If anything, we should be paying teams to take the last year of his contract off our payroll.

I'm expecting this Babcock thing to be over pretty soon. Would be funny if it goes for months like the Kovalchik saga.

And I think he stays in Detroit basically wasting everyone's time.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

I understand Detroit seeking compensation for Babcock since he's much more in demand and they would be letting teams speak to him while he is under contract and they actually would be interested in re-signing him (rather than having fired him).

I also think it would be understandable if Pittsburg sought compensation for Hynes going from a minor league position with them to an NHL head coaching gig with the Devils, since they'd be losing someone under contract whose services at least as a minor league coach they'd be interested in retaining. Besides, they just let us have Shero, so I can see them not wanting us poaching everything.

I just feel like seeking compensation for the guy you fired is different than seeking compensation for a person you would otherwise be gainfully employing in your organization.

 

[Emperoreddy]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-to-name-todd-mclellan-new-head-coach/

Snatched from the news thread. Was pretty much a given, but another domino falls.

Pete to San Jose or Toronto I imagine. Curious if anyone will actually get fired. Julian and Hitch still have jobs.

 

[Bleedred]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-to-name-todd-mclellan-new-head-coach/
Pete to San Jose

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[Emperoreddy]

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Did you click? The story is Mclellon to Edmonton. haha

 

[JimEIV]

What happened to the old rule of not announcing major news during the playoffs?

 

[Bleedred]

Did you click? The story is Mclellon to Edmonton. haha

Haha yeah. Just imagining Pete to San Jose made me cringe though.

And I'm surprised McLellan wants to waste his time up there. They've had like 6 or 7 head coaches in Edmonton, just since he's been in San Jose. Most of them were garbage or rookies with not a lot of experience, but it's still weird he's going there.

What happened to the old rule of not announcing major news during the playoffs?

It's been going on for years now.

Patrick Roy announced his retirement when we were playing Anaheim in the 03 SCF. That was one of the first I remember.

 

[MadDevil]

I wonder if Shero would go off the board for a coach like the Flyers did?