Speculation: Our Next Head Coach(es)

[Zippy316]

On the topic of Mike Eaves, I highly doubt Lou hires him especially after Wisconsin's performance this year.

Not that it's his fault, but it doesn't exactly ensure confidence in him.

 

[Csonked Out]

On the topic of Mike Eaves, I highly doubt Lou hires him especially after Wisconsin's performance this year.

Not that it's his fault, but it doesn't exactly ensure confidence in him.

I'm not a big fan of bringing a College or junior coach on as head coach. I would prefer an AHL coach with a history of successful player development. Jeff Blashill please

 

[MartyOwns]

McClellan is my top choice as of right now. he's worked with kids and vets successfully, both in team accomplishments and individual progress. if Babcock stays in Detroit, I'd also find out if we can give Blashill a call..

 

[NJDevs26]

Who is the last guy to come straight from college without AHL/pro assistant experience?

 

[Bleedred]

The fact that they're making out like the McLellan firing was a mutual decision, is an absolute joke.

I think I'd be alright with him though.

Whatever keeps us from hiring Oates as the head coach.

 

[glenwo2]

McLellan will be akin to ABO....(Anyone But Oates)


Not Aboriginal, the former HFBoards Devils fan poster.

 

[MadDevil]

I think McLellan ends up in Edmonton.

 

[Bleedred]

I think McLellan ends up in Edmonton.

I don't know why he would want to go there, unless he really doesn't have the interest that he supposedly will.

Poorly run organization that's head coaches have a VERY short shelf life.

I think they've had like 5 head coaches there just in the time that he's been in San Jose.

 

[nugg]

I don't know why he would want to go there, unless he really doesn't have the interest that he supposedly will.

Poorly run organization that's head coaches have a VERY short shelf life.

I think they've had like 5 head coaches there just in the time that he's been in San Jose.

Some coaches might be intrigued by the gig if they'd like to mentor young possible superstars, or to build something? Dunno.

 

[Bleedred]

Some coaches might be intrigued by the gig if they'd like to mentor young possible superstars, or to build something? Dunno.

They've been building something for years there.

It always crumbles too.

 

[NJDevs26]

Well McDavid makes any job more attractive though I agree he'll probably have better offers than Edmonton. I might take Buffalo's job over Edmonton's lol

 

[Bleedred]

Lou should call up DW and try to work out a trade for Pete and Todd.

Both have one year remaining on their contracts.

Oates being hired as Devils head coach and Pete being hired by the Sharks would make me retire from watching hockey.

 

[nugg]

Lou should call up DW and try to work out a trade for Pete and Todd.

Both have one year remaining on their contracts.

Oates being hired as Devils head coach and Pete being hired by the Sharks would make me retire from watching hockey.

Well if that happens, maybe it's because Lou really likes Auston Matthews

 

[Oneiro]

I find McLellan to NJ interesting because, whether you actually think he's a good coach or not, his teams have always moved the puck well in transition. And not just the skill/star guys.

I doubt it would happen though. He likely wants more control, not less.

 

[MartyOwns]

one person McClellan would ask is Robinson...who I'm sure would give a glowing, honest review

 

[Drewr15]

one person McClellan would ask is Robinson...who I'm sure would give a glowing, honest review

And I think Larry would say the same to Lou about McClellan who from everything I read Robinson really liked. Pretty sure early in the year he even said that he wanted to stop being an assistant coach this year but only continued because McClellan asked him too and he had to much respect for him not to.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

If Larry Robinson recommends McLellan, I wouldn't mind giving him a shot. I thought he looked like a pretty good coach in the Epix series.

 

[NJDevs26]

If Larry Robinson recommends McLellan, I wouldn't mind giving him a shot. I thought he looked like a pretty good coach in the Epix series.

Same here, although obviously that's a short, controlled sample size but he did come off well on the 24/7 series.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Same here, although obviously that's a short, controlled sample size but he did come off well on the 24/7 series.

Definitely a limited sample size, but at least he didn't have a war with a toaster like Randy Carlyle.

 

[NJDevs26]

Definitely a limited sample size, but at least he didn't have a war with a toaster like Randy Carlyle.

I also remember laughing at one point where someone asked him if there was a pattern to the Sharks' losses during a losing streak and he actually answered the question (not going to the net enough I think was part of it)...only cause if it was a certain former coach of ours he would have said 'what pattern'?

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

I also remember laughing at one point where someone asked him if there was a pattern to the Sharks' losses in a recent losing streak and he actually answered the question (not going to the net enough I think was part of it)...only cause if it was a certain former coach of ours he would have said 'what pattern'?

That was a good moment. I thought he was honest there without humiliating his team if that makes sense.

 

[Sgt Brylin]

Who is the last guy to come straight from college without AHL/pro assistant experience?

Patrick Roy went straight from QMJHL to the Avs.

 

[DiscoBall]

I hope it's Oates...we'll have a shot at Auston Matthews and the front office will be napalmed.

 

[Officer Rod Farva]

Ted Nolan?

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Ted Nolan?

I wouldn't mind him, honestly. I don't think he was given a fair shake in Buffalo with that roster and a GM who shamelessly wanted to tank.